I'm a food writer—how have I fallen victim to this kind of false promise so many times? Probably because when a chocolate craving hits in the evening, I don't have time to plan, shop, and prep. I need ...

Add 6 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped, and stir until melted and mixture is smooth. (If chocolate is not melting, place the bowl back over the simmering water for about 10 seconds.) Let sit ...

This Chocolate Mousse is rich, velvety, and full of deep chocolate flavor. A classic French dessert you can make in advance, and will always impress! This recipe is part of my series of classic ...

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of the heavy cream just to a simmer over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and add chocolate chips. Let stand for 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth.

A Chocolate Mousse Recipe That Gets a Tweak From Chinese Five Spice. Chinese five spice gives this easy chocolate mousse a welcome burst of unexpected flavor. by Kat Thompson.

Pantone's color of the year, Mocha Mousse, is a great excuse to incorporate some decadent chocolate mousse recipes into your dessert selection this holiday season. Check out these three recipes.

1. Have on hand 6 small custard cups or ramekins (1 cup capacity each). 2. In a small saucepan, combine the chocolate and water. Stir over very low heat until the chocolate dissolves.

Serve chocolate mousse with whipped cream, maraschino cherries, extra-virgin olive oil, and flaky sea salt in small bowls on the side for topping as desired. Do Ahead: Mousse can be made 2 days ahead.