Chocolate mousse may just be the perfect naturally gluten free dessert. Then again, it may not. What makes it perfect is the creamy, silken texture, the rich luscious flavor and of course, the chocolate. What makes it not perfect is all that whisking, the uncooked eggs and the waiting.
I am told that patience is a virtue but I am not by nature a patient person. I find no virtue in waiting hours to indulge in chocolaty goodness and usually it takes at least 4 hours if not overnight for a mousse to set up enough to eat.
So I have found virtue in my impatience. That virtue is my “almost instant” chocolate mousse. With the help of a secret weapon, I have found a way to make mousse that can be eaten just mere minutes after making it.
What is that secret weapon you may ask? SOLO Marshmallow crème. Just melt some with chocolate and a splash of water, fold in some whipped cream and voila, sinfully rich, chocolaty goodness ready to be savored (or devoured) almost instantly. Now this is the perfect naturally gluten-free recipe!
Patience may be a virtue but personally, I think it is a little over-rated!
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Gluten Free Almost Instant Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Ingredients
1 – 7 ounce container SOLO Marshmallow Crème (1½ cups)
1½ cups semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
¼ cup water
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Directions
Combine the marshmallow crème, chocolate chips and water in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Cook gently, stirring occasionally until the crème and chocolate are melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool. If you cooked it over very low heat, it won’t take long – just about 3 or 4 minutes.
Whip the cream with the vanilla until thick, soft peaks form. Fold the cream into the chocolate mixture until fully combined. Spoon into small dessert dishes and chill for about 5 minutes. Can be made a day ahead.
Servings
This gluten free recipe makes 6 servings.
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