This decadent white chocolate mousse recipe is the perfect dessert for any occasion! Made with just a few simple ingredients, it is light and fluffy, yet rich and creamy. Top it with fresh berries or your favorite whipped cream for a truly indulgent treat!

A serving glass full of homemade white chocolate mousse dessert, with raspberries and blue berries on top.

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Why you’ll love this easy white chocolate mousse recipe

Make the mousse the day before and give yourself more time to spend with your guests!

You’ll need to spend only 20 minutes to prep and then chill for 2 hours or overnight.

It’s SO easy to make!

All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian.

Ingredients you’ll need

You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph.

Ingredients needed, heavy cream, vanilla extract, white chocolate, and powdered sugar.

Use quality white chocolate

As the hero of this mousse is white chocolate, it’s important to use good quality white chocolate.

There are a few things to consider when picking the best white chocolate for mousse.

The first is the cocoa butter content; you want white chocolate that has at least 30% cocoa butter for a smooth, creamy texture.

The second is the sugar content; too much sugar will make the mousse overly sweet and can cause it to split.

Finally, consider the flavor of the white chocolate; some are more floral, while others are creamier.

Valrhona Ivoire 35%: This French white chocolate has a high cocoa butter content and a delicate flavor that makes it ideal for mousse.

It can be hard to find, but it’s worth seeking out if you want an exceptional mousse. 35%:

This French white chocolate has a high cocoa butter content and a delicate flavor that makes it ideal for mousse.

It can be hard to find, but it’s worth seeking out if you want an exceptional mousse.

How to serve white chocolate mousse?

Mousse is perfect when served with fresh berries, we love serving it with blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries.

Cookies are also great with cookies with macadamia nuts and white chocolate chips or double chocolate chip cookies.

Or simply serve with a topping of whipped cream with white chocolate chips or shavings.

Milk chocolate melted and drizzled over the mousse works really well.

Does this mousse have raw eggs in it?

No, we don’t use any eggs in this recipe.

What’s the difference between white chocolate mousse and white chocolate mousse cake?

A white chocolate mousse is an elegant dessert on its own, and it’s served in serving glasses.

White chocolate mousse cake is made in several different ways, it can white chocolate mousse can be placed on top of a cake crust and chilled so that it keeps its form.

Another way is that the cake filling is made from white chocolate mousse.

Whichever way you eat it, a white chocolate mousse cake is a delicious treat!

How to store mousse

Your mousse is best eaten within 2 days but will keep for up to a week when kept chilled in the fridge.

Recipe notes and expert tips

No whipping cream?
Try heavy cream instead.

Chill it
Make sure you chill the mousse for a minimum of 2 hours, but preferably overnight.

Two glasses of white chocolate mousse, with mixed berries surrounding them on the floor.

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How to make white chocolate mousse with step by step instructions

Making our white chocolate mousse recipe is easy if you follow our simple instructions.

A full printable recipe along with the measurements in both US customary and metric is available in the recipe card below.

In a small pan over medium heat, add white chocolate and ½ cup of heavy whipping cream and stir until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth.

Transfer the melted white chocolate to a small bowl and let it cool to room temperature.

White chocolate and heavy whipping cream melted in a pan with a rubber spatula in it. — Heat white chocolate and whipping cream.

Heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla whipped into stiff peaks. — Whisk whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla, until stiff peaks form.

All the ingredients mixed together. — Fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream.

Now, in a separate bowl add the remaining heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, and beat until stiff peaks form, and place in the fridge to cool while the white chocolate mixture is cooling.

Then, using a rubber spatula, gently fold half of the whipped cream into the cooled white chocolate mixture, then fold the remaining whipped cream into the mixture.

Evenly distribute the white chocolate mousse into your serving glasses and place them into the fridge to cool for a minimum of 2 hours.

When ready to serve, top with optional garnishes of white chocolate shavings, chocolate curls, white chocolate chips, or mixed berries.

Enjoy your elegant white chocolate mousse!

White mousse with mixed fruit on and around them.

We hope you enjoy making and eating our white chocolate mousse and would love to hear how you got on with making it.

Please leave a comment below or feel free to ask any questions you may have.

White chocolate mousse in a serving glass.

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Best White Chocolate Mousse Recipe

This rich and creamy white chocolate mousse is the perfect indulgence. Made with only a few simple ingredients, it's an impressive dessert. Our easy-to-follow recipe makes it a breeze to whip up, and you can make it ahead of time so there's no last-minute stress!

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Servings

Calories433

Course: Dessert, Dinner Party

Cuisine: Worldwide

Author: Mandy Applegate | Splash of Taste

Ingredients

6 oz White baking chocolate roughly chopped
1 cup Heavy whipping cream divided
½ tbsp Powdered sugar
½ tsp Vanilla extract
Berries or white chocolate shavings optional garnish

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

In a small saucepan over medium heat, add white chocolate and ½ cup of whipping cream and stir until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and cool to room temperature
6 oz White baking chocolate, 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
In a separate bowl add the remaining cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla and whisk until stiff peaks form. Then, gently fold half of the whipped cream into the white chocolate mixture, then fold the remaining cream
1 cup Heavy whipping cream, ½ tbsp Powdered sugar, ½ tsp Vanilla extract
Evenly distribute the mousse into your serving glasses and place them in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours
When ready to serve, garnish with berries or shavings of white chocolate. Enjoy your white chocolate mousse!
Berries or white chocolate shavings

Notes

No whipping cream?
Try heavy cream instead

Chill it
Make sure you chill the mousse for a minimum of 2 hours, but preferably overnight

Nutrition

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.

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