# Two-ingredient chocolate mousse **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** food-cooking\ **Created:** [January 11, 2024, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-ingredient-chocolate-mousse/995975 "2024-01-11T20:51:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2024, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-ingredient-chocolate-mousse/995975/21 "2024-01-13T19:36:02Z")
Banana pancakes made with only bananas and eggs are delicious. ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2024, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-ingredient-chocolate-mousse/995975/22 "2024-01-13T19:39:27Z")
Here’s a NYTimes recipe for chocolate mousse using only chocolate and water (featured on the Today show so no paywall). > **[Make rich, bittersweet chocolate mousse with just one ingredient](https://www.today.com/recipes/two-ingredient-chocolate-mousse-recipe-t279411)** > > This intense, creamy two-ingredient chocolate dessert comes together quickly. ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2024, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-ingredient-chocolate-mousse/995975/23 "2024-01-13T19:42:15Z")
> [@Exapno\_Mapcase](#): > > Take 2 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 cup water. Blend for three minutes. Chill overnight. Garnish with more chocolate chips. Makes four servings. > > Is [this guy](https://www.salon.com/2024/01/09/a-2-ingredient-chocolate-mousse-that-doesnt-sacrifice-on-flavor/) serious? He seems to be. I haven’t tried it, but I’m assuming, if it works, that the blending for 3 minutes is enough to melt the chocolate in the water. I’m kind of surprised no one has tried making this, for science. If I had any chips and weren’t watching my diet, I’d give it a try. ---
**Author:** ![Dr\_Paprika](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr_paprika/32/3042_2.png) [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2024, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-ingredient-chocolate-mousse/995975/24 "2024-01-13T20:40:54Z")
Steak is delicious. So is chicken. Animal Crackers taught me that all animals taste the same. ---
**Author:** ![pjd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pjd/32/3009_2.png) [@pjd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pjd)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2024, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-ingredient-chocolate-mousse/995975/25 "2024-01-14T18:00:49Z")
> [@InternetLegend](#): > > I have an absolutely fantastic two-ingredient recipe for cold cereal if anyone wants it. Yes please. ---
**Author:** ![InternetLegend](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/internetlegend/32/13154_2.png) [@InternetLegend](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/InternetLegend)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2024, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-ingredient-chocolate-mousse/995975/26 "2024-01-14T18:07:36Z")
You take a box of Cheerios or Raisin Bran or even Froot Loops, if that’s your preference, pour it in a bowl, add milk, and garnish with a spoon. Voila! ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2024, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-ingredient-chocolate-mousse/995975/27 "2024-01-14T18:25:59Z")
A piece of fruit for dessert requires…umm, nothing but the fruit. One ingredient One mouth. Done! ---
**Author:** ![pjd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pjd/32/3009_2.png) [@pjd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pjd)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2024, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-ingredient-chocolate-mousse/995975/28 "2024-01-14T18:55:21Z")
Wow ! Simple, but brilliant ! Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2024, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-ingredient-chocolate-mousse/995975/29 "2024-01-14T19:02:07Z")
My favorite fresh tomato recipe is 1 tomato Serves 1. ---
**Author:** ![Exapno\_Mapcase](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/exapno_mapcase/32/1051_2.png) [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2024, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-ingredient-chocolate-mousse/995975/30 "2024-01-14T19:03:13Z")
Unless you are sharing a slice with your spouse. One ingredient, two mouths. And all the sweeter. ---
**Author:** ![Briny\_Deep](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/briny_deep/32/17188_2.png) [@Briny\_Deep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Briny_Deep)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2024, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-ingredient-chocolate-mousse/995975/31 "2024-01-14T20:07:01Z")
I took one for the team, and made it exactly as the recipe directed. The Vitamix made noises I didn’t think it could make (and I’ve made peanut butter). But even though it sounded like the end of the world, after 2 or 3 minutes it came together as a smooth, thick liquid. After a night in the fridge, the result is … pretty good, actually. It’s not what I’d call a mousse. More of a candy truffle consistency. The flavor is somehow richer and more complex than the flavor of chocolate chips; I like it a lot. Maybe I’ll form it into balls, roll them in cocoa powder, and eat them as truffles. I’ve only had it cold thus far; not sure what it would be like at room temperature. ETA: If I made it again, it would benefit from a splash of liquor, maybe cognac. Since I never have liquor around, I might try a bit of vanilla. ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2024, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-ingredient-chocolate-mousse/995975/32 "2024-01-14T20:12:47Z")
> [@Briny\_Deep](#): > > I took one for the team, and made it exactly as the recipe directed. Cool! Now I’m wondering how it would work using some cream in place of some of the water. Or adding a little butter. ---
**Author:** ![Briny\_Deep](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/briny_deep/32/17188_2.png) [@Briny\_Deep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Briny_Deep)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2024, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-ingredient-chocolate-mousse/995975/33 "2024-01-14T20:15:34Z")
Yes, I think those would be worth trying for sure. And your username reminded me that a bit of coffee, or instant crystals, would also likely be very good. ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2024, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-ingredient-chocolate-mousse/995975/34 "2024-01-14T20:26:08Z")
…Huh. I would have guessed for sure that it’d make nothing but a gloppy mess. Color me surprised, then! ---
**Author:** ![Briny\_Deep](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/briny_deep/32/17188_2.png) [@Briny\_Deep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Briny_Deep)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2024, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-ingredient-chocolate-mousse/995975/35 "2024-01-14T20:52:43Z")
I must emphasize, it’s not a mousse. Too hard. It’s pretty tasty candy, though, far far better than just nibbling on a handful of chocolate chips. ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2024, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-ingredient-chocolate-mousse/995975/36 "2024-01-14T21:09:33Z")
True, but then again, you described it as like a truffle, and I like those (the chocolates, that is: I’ve never tried the fungus). And probably if you could find some way to aerate it before it sets, it would make a mousse. ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2024, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-ingredient-chocolate-mousse/995975/37 "2024-01-14T21:09:50Z")
So like an airy chocolate then? Is that would I should be thinking of … in the vein of Netsle Aeros on the other side of the pond? I assume not exactly like that, but I’m wondering in that direction if you’ve ever had them. Or is there no airiness whatsoever (because, yeah, one would not necessarily expect water and chocolate on its own whipped up to form air pockets.) ---
**Author:** ![Briny\_Deep](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/briny_deep/32/17188_2.png) [@Briny\_Deep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Briny_Deep)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2024, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-ingredient-chocolate-mousse/995975/38 "2024-01-14T21:14:55Z")
Sorry, never had those. Again, the texture is very much like a chocolate truffle, if you know what that’s like. Not airy, but dense and soft-ish. Not a mousse, but none of the crunch of a chocolate bar or chocolate chips. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2024, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-ingredient-chocolate-mousse/995975/39 "2024-01-14T21:22:34Z")
You’ve made unset fudge. Eat with spoon. If you feel adventurous mix it with marshmallow fluff. I don’t think I’d heat it, so I’m not sure how you’d do it. If you do let us know how it came out. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-ingredient-chocolate-mousse/995975.md?page=1)