2 Ingredient Nutella Mousse Recipe

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Prep Time5

Chilling Time4

Total Time4 5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate, creamy, no-bake, quick

Servings:

Calories: 404kcal

Soften the Nutella: Place Nutella in a microwave-safe bowl and warm for 10–15 seconds, just until smooth and slightly loosened. Stir and let it cool to room temperature. It should be fluid but not hot.
Whip the cream: In a cold bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Do not overwhip, or it may turn grainy.
Fold gently: Add the cooled Nutella to the whipped cream. Using a spatula, gently fold until fully combined and smooth with no streaks. Work slowly to keep the mousse airy.
Pipe or spoon into glasses: Transfer mousse to a piping bag or spoon into serving glasses. If the mixture feels soft, refrigerate it 30–60 minutes before piping.
Chill before serving: Refrigerate for at least 4-5 hours, or until fully set and fluffy.
Serve: Top with chocolate shavings, chopped hazelnuts, or your favorite toppings before serving.

Texture: Since this is a two-ingredient mousse, and not a traditional mousse made with eggs or gelatin, the texture will be slightly denser and creamier rather than ultra-light and airy, and it also won’t be as stable as a classic mousse, but it’s still smooth, rich, and delicious.
Make it more stable: For a firmer, more stable mousse, you can fold in 2–3 tablespoons mascarpone or cream cheese, or mix in 60–80 g melted and cooled dark chocolate, which helps the mousse set more firmly while adding deeper chocolate flavor.
Nutella options: You can use store-bought Nutella, homemade chocolate-hazelnut spread, or for a lighter option, try my healthier homemade Nutella recipe, which works just as well in this mousse.
Heavy cream: Use heavy cream with at least 35–38% fat for best structure.
Mix-In Ideas: You can easily upgrade this dessert by folding in mini chocolate chips, crushed cookies, chopped nuts, or even a spoonful of espresso powder or caramel sauce before chilling.
Toppings: Serve with chocolate shavings, chopped toasted hazelnuts, fresh berries, whipped cream, crushed cookies, or a light dusting of cocoa powder for extra texture and flavor.
Storage: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.