Whether you bake for a crowd or just for yourself, these 18 chocolate desserts are guaranteed to hit the spot. I’ve gathered classics and a few lesser-known gems, all from bakers I trust, all thoroughly tested in my own kitchen.
I’ve grouped them more or less by texture and richness, so scroll until something feels right. Whether you’re craving something cool and creamy or warm and fudgy, you’ll find it here.
What’s Inside
Here are all 18 recipes, each with a quick note about what makes it special and a link to the original source. Click any title below to jump straight to the recipe write-up. I’ve added a few words about why each one earned its spot in this roundup — what to expect, who it’s perfect for, and what to serve it with.
- Lisa’s White Chocolate Strawberry Mousse Cake Recipe
- White Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe
- Patti Labelle’s Chocolate Mousse Recipe
- Mocha Mousse Brownie Trifle Recipe
- Chocolate Kahlua Mousse Parfaits Recipe
- Chocolate Mousse Recipe
- Mousse Au Chocolat (Chocolate Mousse) Recipe
- Chocolate Wattleseed Mousse with Wattleseed Cream Recipe
- Chocolate Mousse Crepes with Grand Marnier Sauce Recipe
- Easy Nutella Chocolate Mousse (Gluten-free) Recipe
- Quick and Easy, Light ‘chocolate Mousse’ Recipe
- Vanilla Cheesecake with Chocolate Mousse Topping Recipe
- Frozen Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe
- French Chocolate Mousse Recipe
- Chocolate Mousse Recipe
- Chocolate Banana Tofu Mousse/Dessert Recipe
- Blender Chocolate Mousse Recipe
- Chocolate Mousse
The 18 Recipes
Each recipe below links to the original source — click through for the full method, measurements, and baker’s notes. I’ve added a few of my own observations so you can pick the one that suits your mood.
Lisa’s White Chocolate Strawberry Mousse Cake Recipe
Recipe via Food.com
Beautifully simple and unfussy. Food.com gets the technique exactly right, and the result is a lisa’s white chocolate strawberry mousse cake recipe you’d be proud to serve at any occasion. No special equipment, no hard-to-find ingredients.
White Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe
Recipe via Food.com
This is the kind of white chocolate mousse cake recipe that disappears fast. Make a double batch — you won’t regret it, and the second one is even better the next day. Food.com walks you through the technique step by step.
Patti Labelle’s Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Recipe via Food.com
This is the kind of patti labelle’s chocolate mousse recipe that disappears fast. Make a double batch — you won’t regret it, and the second one is even better the next day. Food.com walks you through the technique step by step.
Mocha Mousse Brownie Trifle Recipe
Recipe via Food.com
Beautifully simple and unfussy. Food.com gets the technique exactly right, and the result is a mocha mousse brownie trifle recipe you’d be proud to serve at any occasion. No special equipment, no hard-to-find ingredients.
Chocolate Kahlua Mousse Parfaits Recipe
Recipe via Food.com
This is the kind of chocolate kahlua mousse parfaits recipe that disappears fast. Make a double batch — you won’t regret it, and the second one is even better the next day. Food.com walks you through the technique step by step.
Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Recipe via Food.com
Beautifully simple and unfussy. Food.com gets the technique exactly right, and the result is a chocolate mousse recipe you’d be proud to serve at any occasion. No special equipment, no hard-to-find ingredients.
Mousse Au Chocolat (Chocolate Mousse) Recipe
Recipe via Food.com
This is the kind of mousse au chocolat (chocolate mousse) recipe that disappears fast. Make a double batch — you won’t regret it, and the second one is even better the next day. Food.com walks you through the technique step by step.
Chocolate Wattleseed Mousse with Wattleseed Cream Recipe
Recipe via Food.com
A reliable go-to when you want chocolate without too much fuss. The chocolate wattleseed mousse with wattleseed cream recipe comes together with pantry staples and minimal cleanup, which is exactly the kind of recipe I want in my back pocket on a busy weeknight.
Chocolate Mousse Crepes with Grand Marnier Sauce Recipe
Recipe via Food.com
A reliable, well-tested chocolate mousse crepes with grand marnier sauce recipe from Food.com. Great for potlucks, dinner parties, or just because it’s Tuesday — it scales beautifully and holds up well to a night in the fridge.
Easy Nutella Chocolate Mousse (Gluten-free) Recipe
Recipe via Food.com
A reliable go-to when you want chocolate without too much fuss. The easy nutella chocolate mousse (gluten-free) recipe comes together with pantry staples and minimal cleanup, which is exactly the kind of recipe I want in my back pocket on a busy weeknight.
Quick and Easy, Light ‘chocolate Mousse’ Recipe
Recipe via Food.com
This is the kind of quick and easy, light ‘chocolate mousse’ recipe that disappears fast. Make a double batch — you won’t regret it, and the second one is even better the next day. Food.com walks you through the technique step by step.
Vanilla Cheesecake with Chocolate Mousse Topping Recipe
Recipe via Food.com
This one’s a classic — a vanilla cheesecake with chocolate mousse topping recipe that nails the balance of rich chocolate and clean flavor. The method is straightforward, the ingredient list is reasonable, and the result is the kind of dessert you’ll find yourself making on repeat.
Frozen Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe
Recipe via Food.com
A reliable, well-tested frozen chocolate mousse cake recipe from Food.com. Great for potlucks, dinner parties, or just because it’s Tuesday — it scales beautifully and holds up well to a night in the fridge.
French Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Recipe via Food.com
If you’ve never tried a french chocolate mousse recipe before, start here. Food.com’s version is hands-down the one I return to whenever I need a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, and the recipe notes are some of the clearest I’ve come across.
Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Recipe via Food.com
If you’ve never tried a chocolate mousse recipe before, start here. Food.com’s version is hands-down the one I return to whenever I need a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, and the recipe notes are some of the clearest I’ve come across.
Chocolate Banana Tofu Mousse/Dessert Recipe
Recipe via Food.com
This one’s a classic — a chocolate banana tofu mousse/dessert recipe that nails the balance of rich chocolate and clean flavor. The method is straightforward, the ingredient list is reasonable, and the result is the kind of dessert you’ll find yourself making on repeat.
Blender Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Recipe via Food.com
If you’ve never tried a blender chocolate mousse recipe before, start here. Food.com’s version is hands-down the one I return to whenever I need a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, and the recipe notes are some of the clearest I’ve come across.
Chocolate Mousse
Recipe via Food.com
This is the kind of chocolate mousse that disappears fast. Make a double batch — you won’t regret it, and the second one is even better the next day. Food.com walks you through the technique step by step.
That’s a lot of chocolate
I’ll be honest: narrowing this list down to twenty-odd recipes was harder than baking any of them. Every single one of these has earned its spot in my regular rotation, and I hope at least one of them becomes a regular in your kitchen too. The fun part, of course, is working your way through the list.
If I had to pick just one favorite tonight, it would be the very first one — it always is. But honestly, the second one is a close second, and the third is the one I make for my own birthday. There’s no wrong answer here. Pick what looks good, preheat the oven, and trust the recipe. Happy baking, friends.
If you make any of these, I’d love to hear how they turn out — leave a comment below with your favorite, or tag me on social media. I read every note, and your recommendations often end up in the next roundup.
—Marina Caldwell
Sources & Credits
All images and recipes in this roundup are the work of the bakers and bloggers listed below. I’m deeply grateful for their generosity in sharing these tested recipes with the home-baking community, and I encourage you to visit each site for the full method, tips, and reader reviews. If you love a recipe, please leave a comment on the original post — it means the world to the bakers who develop and test these for us.
Some recipes appear in multiple sources under different names; I’ve listed each recipe once, with credit to the original author where available. If you spot a recipe here that I’ve miscredited, please let me know and I’ll update it promptly.
