Mousse

Mousse recipes have been around for centuries and are thought to have originated in France. The first recorded mousse recipe was in the 18th century and was made with eggs, cream, and flavored with chocolate. Mousse recipes became popular in the 19th century and were often made with cream and gelatin. Today, mousse recipes are made with a variety of ingredients and can be sweet or savory. Mousse is a versatile dish that can be served as a starter, main course, or dessert.

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Recipes

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Torta mousse al caffè

  • acqua
  • amido di mai
  • cacao amaro
  • cacao amaro
  • caffè
  • caffè solubile
  • farina
  • gelatina
  • latte
  • latte
  • lievito
  • liquore
  • olio di di girasole
  • panna da montare già zuccherata
  • uovum
  • zucchero
  • zucchero
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Chocolate Mousse Cake

  • water
  • buttermilk
  • salt
  • sweet chocolate chip
  • baking powder
  • baking soda
  • butter
  • water
  • oil
  • all purpose flour
  • heavy cream
  • sugar
  • vanilla extract
  • egg
  • cocoa powder
  • powdered sugar
  • milk
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Chocolate Mousse

  • whipped cream
  • heavy cream
  • tartar cream
  • vanilla extract
  • sugar
  • butter
  • egg
  • semisweet chocolate
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Chocolate Mousse

  • butter
  • cream
  • dark chocolate
  • sugar
  • egg
  • chocolate shaving
  • whipped cream
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Chocolate Mousse

  • dark rum
  • flavorless
  • sweet chocolate chip
  • whipping cream
  • espresso
  • butter
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Chocolate Tahini Mousse

  • CANDIED CACAO NIBS (OPTIONAL)
  • salt
  • cacao nib
  • sugar
  • CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
  • heavy cream
  • confectioners sugar
  • vanilla extract
  • salt
  • bittersweet chocolate
  • TAHINI MOUSSE
  • vanilla extract
  • confectioners sugar
  • crème fraîche
  • tahini
  • salt
  • heavy cream
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Chocolate Mousse

  • whipped cream
  • heavy cream
  • sugar
  • coffee liqueur
  • egg yolk
  • semisweet chocolate
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Chicken Liver Mousse

  • heavy cream
  • butter
  • grapeseed oil
  • salt
  • lemon zest
  • cognac
  • marjoram
  • shallot
  • thyme
  • chicken liver
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Chocolate Mousse

  • cognac
  • vanilla extract
  • sugar
  • heavy cream
  • egg yolk
  • bittersweet chocolate
  • chocolate curl
  • whipped cream
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Chocolate Orange Mousse

  • vanilla extract
  • mandarin orange
  • whipped cream
  • orange zest
  • vanilla extract
  • heavy cream
  • sugar
  • butter
  • orange liqueur
  • water
  • salt
  • heavy cream
  • bittersweet chocolate
  • sugar
  • semisweet chocolate
  • egg
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Chocolate-Rum Mousse

  • vanilla
  • semisweet chocolate
  • envelope gelatin
  • egg
  • milk
  • sugar
  • salt
  • heavy cream
  • ice
  • milk
  • dark rum
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Frozen Chocolate Mousse with Cherry Sauce

  • candy thermometer
  • tart cherry
  • cherry juice
  • heavy cream
  • crème fraîche
  • gelatin
  • vanilla bean
  • pistachio
  • light corn syrup
  • salt
  • salt
  • sugar
  • heavy cream
  • egg yolk
  • semisweet chocolate
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Chocolate Mousse

  • heavy cream
  • water
  • egg
  • espresso
  • sugar
  • salt
  • egg yolk
  • bittersweet chocolate
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Easiest Chocolate Mousse Cake

  • brownie
  • chocolate mousse
  • dutch cocoa powder
  • nonstick spray
  • raspberry
  • whipped cream
  • vanilla extract
  • raspberry
  • heavy cream
  • vanilla extract
  • light brown sugar
  • butter
  • salt
  • hazelnut
  • hot tap water
  • heavy cream
  • salt
  • egg
  • confectioners sugar
  • dutch cocoa powder
  • dutch cocoa powder
  • all purpose flour
  • semisweet chocolate
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Chocolate Amaretto-Espresso Mousse Cake

  • all purpose flour
  • coffee espresso powder
  • knox gelatine
  • bitter sweet
  • milk chocolate
  • coconut sugar
  • butter
  • heavy cream
  • water
  • cocoa nib
  • sugar
  • amaretto liqueur
  • salt
  • espresso powdered coffee
  • vanilla
  • egg white
  • egg
  • egg yolk
  • bittersweet chocolate
  • chocolate curl
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Chocolate Mousse Cake

  • whipped cream
  • walnut
  • sugar
  • brandy
  • coffee
  • vanilla
  • semi sweet chocolate chip
  • butter
  • all purpose flour
  • egg
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Chocolate Mousse Cake

  • heavy cream
  • butter
  • semisweet chocolate
  • sugar
  • butter
  • egg white
  • semisweet chocolate
  • egg yolk
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Black Tie Mousse

  • water
  • gelatin
  • vanilla extract
  • sugar
  • chocolate boxed cake
  • dark chocolate kiss
  • water
  • butter
  • white chocolate
  • all purpose flour
  • egg yolk
  • heavy cream
  • cream cheese
  • sweet chocolate chip
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Coffee Mousse

  • gelatin
  • heavy cream
  • evaporated milk
  • brown sugar
  • coffee
  • egg yolk
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Chocolate Mousse

  • dark rum
  • flavorless
  • semi sweet chocolate chip
  • whipping cream
  • espresso
  • butter
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Pumpkin Caramel Mousse

  • sugar
  • pumpkin
  • gelatin
  • heavy cream
  • cinnamon
  • lemon juice
  • hazelnut
  • nutmeg
  • ginger
  • tartar cream
  • brown sugar
  • water
  • egg white
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Chicken Liver Mousse

  • shallot
  • thyme
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • chicken liver
  • sherry
  • heavy cream
  • ground
  • ginger
  • milk
  • butter
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Lemon Mousse

  • sugar
  • heavy cream
  • lemon juice
  • lemon zest
  • egg
  • salt
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White Chocolate Mousse Cake

  • vanilla extract
  • white
  • water
  • heavy cream
  • mascarpone cheese
  • white chocolate chip
  • oil
  • confectioners sugar
  • milk
  • egg white
  • cooking spray
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Chocolate Strawberry Mousse Cake

  • semisweet chocolate ganache
  • heavy cream
  • butter
  • semisweet chocolate
  • sugar
  • butter
  • strawberry
  • white chocolate
  • egg white
  • semisweet chocolate
  • egg yolk
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Mango Mousse Cake

  • gelatin
  • whipping cream
  • water
  • coconut flavoring
  • vanilla extract
  • confectioners sugar
  • salt
  • mango
  • egg white
  • fruit liqueur
  • lime juice
  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
  • egg
  • butter
  • mango
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Chocolate Mousse

  • dark rum
  • flavorless
  • semi sweet chocolate chip
  • whipping cream
  • espresso
  • butter
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Passion Fruit Mousse

  • fruit
  • whipped cream
  • whipping cream
  • gelatin
  • macadamia nut
  • water
  • sugar
  • rum
  • egg white
  • coconut
  • passion fruit pulp
  • butter
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Chocolate Mousse

  • heavy cream
  • egg
  • espresso
  • sugar
  • salt
  • dark rum
  • egg yolk
  • semisweet chocolate
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Pumpkin-Tahini Mousse Pie

  • FILLING AND ASSEMBLY
  • fruit
  • pumpkin
  • sesame seed
  • cinnamon
  • vanilla extract
  • powdered sugar
  • heavy cream
  • tahini
  • cardamom
  • salt
  • tartar cream
  • nutmeg
  • CRUST
  • sesame seed
  • salt
  • butter
  • chocolate wafer cooky
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Chocolate Mousse Cake

  • cake flour
  • dark brown sugar
  • baking soda
  • vanilla extract
  • coffee
  • sour cream
  • water
  • butter
  • dutch cocoa powder
  • salt
  • light corn syrup
  • powdered gelatin
  • egg yolk
  • egg
  • chocolate
  • heavy cream
  • butter
  • sugar
  • cooking spray
  • cake
  • glaze
  • mousse
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Torta mousse al limone

  • amido di mai
  • biscotti secchi sbriciolati
  • burro fuso
  • colorante giallo
  • fialetta aroma limone
  • gelatina
  • lamelle di mandorle
  • latte
  • limoni la scorza grattugiata
  • panna fresca
  • al caramello
  • tuorli
  • zucchero
  • zucchero velo
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Layered Zebra Mousse Cake

  • canola oil
  • baking powder
  • cocoa powder
  • powdered sugar
  • black coffee
  • greek yogurt
  • salt
  • buttermilk
  • sugar
  • salt
  • vanilla extract
  • all purpose flour
  • heavy cream
  • egg
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Almost-Famous Chocolate Mousse Cake

  • sugar
  • vanilla extract
  • vanilla ice cream
  • egg
  • heavy cream
  • sugar
  • devil' cake
  • salt
  • bittersweet chocolate
  • butter
  • coffee
  • butter
  • heavy cream
  • light corn syrup
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Easy Chocolate Mousse

  • salt
  • vanilla extract
  • confectioners sugar
  • heavy cream
  • sugar
  • egg yolk
  • semisweet chocolate
  • chocolate covered almond
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No-Bake Chocolate Pumpkin Mousse Pie Recipe

  • chocolate cookie crust
  • Spiced Cocoa Whipped Cream
  • heavy cream
  • cinnamon
  • clove
  • nutmeg
  • cocoa powder
  • sugar
  • Chocolate Cookie Crust
  • pumpkin mousse
  • light brown sugar
  • chocolate wafer cooky
  • butter
  • Pumpkin Mousse
  • spiced cocoa whipped cream
  • heavy cream
  • vanilla extract
  • cinnamon
  • pumpkin puree
  • sugar
  • light brown sugar
  • nutmeg
  • clove
  • ginger
  • cream cheese
  • Garnish
  • bar bittersweet chocolate
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Chocolate Mousse

  • chocolate curl
  • raspberry preserve
  • vanilla extract
  • sugar
  • heavy cream
  • chocolate
  • white chocolate
  • butter
  • coconut oil
  • egg yolk
  • chocolate
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Chocolate Avocado Mousse

  • coconut whipped cream
  • powdered sugar
  • chia seed
  • coconut milk
  • vanilla extract
  • avocado
  • maple syrup
  • cocoa powder
  • almond milk
  • salt
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Lemon Cheesecake Mousse

  • powdered
  • heavy cream
  • confectioners sugar
  • lemon zest
  • vanilla extract
  • water
  • lemon juice
  • blueberry
  • cream cheese
  • salt
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Bama Mud Pie Mousse

  • heavy cream
  • coffee liqueur
  • espresso
  • vanilla extract
  • pecan
  • toffee
  • semi sweet chocolate chip
  • pecan
  • sugar
  • powdered sugar
  • egg yolk
  • butter
  • chocolate wafer cooky
  • butter

Ingredient Breakdown

 
heavy cream
sugar
salt
vanilla extract
butter
egg
water
egg yolk
semisweet chocolate
whipped cream
whipping cream
egg white
cocoa powder
bittersweet chocolate
gelatin
espresso
milk
all purpose flour
confectioners sugar
vanilla
dark rum
raspberry
semi sweet chocolate chip
chocolate
white chocolate
dark chocolate
powdered sugar
cream cheese
chocolate curl
coffee
nutmeg
latte
tartar cream
maple syrup
mascarpone cheese
light corn syrup
dutch cocoa powder
light brown sugar
cinnamon
lemon juice
zucchero
sweet chocolate chip
flavorless
lemon zest
thyme
chicken liver
orange liqueur
strawberry
ginger
chocolate wafer cooky
amido di mai
cacao amaro
gelatina
buttermilk
baking powder
baking soda
oil
coconut cream
cacao powder
chia seed
cacao nib
crème fraîche
tahini
coffee liqueur
tuorli
avocado
rum
cognac
shallot
pistachio
hazelnut
bitter sweet
milk chocolate
amaretto liqueur
walnut
brandy
brown sugar
pumpkin
cooking spray
mango
chocolate cookie crust
powdered gelatin
honey
berry
fruit
greek yogurt
coconut milk
sesame seed
chocolate pudding
pumpkin puree
clove
pecan
acqua
caffè
caffè solubile
farina
lievito
liquore
olio di di girasole
panna da montare già zuccherata
uovum
cream
chocolate shaving
nut milk
cioccolato fondente al
latte intero
miele di acacia
panna fresca liquida
agave
panna zuccherata
torrone qualunque tipo
grapeseed oil
marjoram
pie crust
mandarin orange
orange zest
crystallized ginger
splenda
irish whiskey
baileys irish cream
sweet
mint
envelope gelatin
ice
candy thermometer
tart cherry
cherry juice
vanilla bean
rhubarb
kirsch
red coloring
brownie
chocolate mousse
nonstick spray
hot tap water
coffee espresso powder
knox gelatine
coconut sugar
cocoa nib
espresso powdered coffee
bowl
chocolate boxed cake
dark chocolate kiss
maple sugar
chocolate cookie crumb
evaporated milk
cocoa
black pepper
sherry
ground
white
white chocolate chip
semisweet chocolate ganache
chocolate chip
coconut flavoring
fruit liqueur
lime juice
apple
white pepper
onion
almond
silken tofu
glass
meyer lemon zest
meyer lemon juice
red beet
peanut butter
macadamia nut
coconut
passion fruit pulp
chive
goat cheese
margarine
liqueur
cardamom
nutella
cake flour
dark brown sugar
sour cream
cake
glaze
mousse
biscotti secchi sbriciolati
burro fuso
colorante giallo
fialetta aroma limone
lamelle di mandorle
limoni la scorza grattugiata
panna fresca
al caramello
zucchero velo
bitter
canola oil
black coffee
vanilla ice cream
devil' cake
toast
caper
mortadella
parmesan cheese
ramekin
aquafaba
chocolate shell ice cream
heart shaped chocolate
irish butter
guinness stout
cornstarch
envelope
pkg raspberry
butter cooky
lemon pudding
rounded sugar
chocolate covered almond
pumpkin mousse
spiced cocoa whipped cream
bar bittersweet chocolate
raspberry preserve
coconut oil
coconut whipped cream
almond milk
powdered
blueberry
toffee
gelatin powder
matcha green tea powder
pumpkin pie spice
amaretti cooky
basket raspberry
sweet liqueur

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

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  • vanilla
  • lemon juice

Staple Ingredients

  • heavy cream 28%
  • sugar 25%
  • salt 18%
  • vanilla extract 15%

Common Ingredients

  • butter 13%
  • egg 12%
  • egg yolk 11%
  • water 11%

Usual Ingredients

  • semisweet chocolate 7%
  • bittersweet chocolate 6%
  • espresso 6%
  • gelatin 6%
  • whipped cream 5%
  • whipping cream 5%
  • egg white 5%
  • cocoa powder 4%
  • milk 4%
  • vanilla 4%
  • raspberry 4%
  • dark chocolate 4%
  • dark rum 4%
  • lemon juice 4%
  • chocolate 3% See More
  • white chocolate 3%
  • maple syrup 3%
  • avocado 2%
  • chocolate curl 2%
  • mint 2%
  • powdered gelatin 2%
  • semi sweet chocolate chip 2%