Here’s a smooth, creamy, and light Vanilla Mousse with Chocolate Chips recipe — a no-bake dessert that’s easy to make and elegant to serve. The rich vanilla flavor and the little bursts of chocolate make it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
🍨 Vanilla Mousse with Chocolate Chips
Ingredients (Serves 4):
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1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
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1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk
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1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
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1 tsp pure vanilla extract
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1 ½ tsp unflavored gelatin (or 1 sheet)
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2 tbsp cold water (for blooming gelatin)
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1/3 cup (60 g) mini chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Bloom the Gelatin
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In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 2 tbsp cold water.
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Let sit for 5–10 minutes to bloom (soften).
2. Heat the Milk Mixture
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In a small saucepan, warm the milk and sugar over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Do not boil.
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Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
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Add bloomed gelatin and stir until fully dissolved.
3. Cool the Base
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Let the vanilla milk mixture cool to room temperature (you can speed this up by placing the saucepan in an ice bath and stirring).
4. Whip the Cream
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In a cold bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
5. Combine
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Gently fold the cooled vanilla mixture into the whipped cream in 2–3 additions until smooth.
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Fold in mini chocolate chips carefully.
6. Chill
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Spoon or pipe into serving glasses or bowls.
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Cover and chill for 2–3 hours, or until set.
🍫 To Serve:
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Garnish with extra chocolate chips, whipped cream, or shaved chocolate.
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Optional: Add fresh berries or a dusting of cocoa powder.
📝 Tips & Variations:
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No gelatin? Replace with 1 tbsp of instant pudding powder for a quick-fix mousse texture.
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Vegan option? Use coconut cream, almond milk, and agar-agar instead of cream, milk, and gelatin.
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Use white chocolate chips for a twist!