Chocolate Mousse with Red Currants and Oats
A quick, no-cook chocolate mousse topped with tart red currants and a crunchy oat sprinkle. Perfect for a fast dessert or a decadent snack.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 5g

Ingredients
- 200 g dark chocolate
- 240 ml heavy cream
- 150 g red currants
- 4 tbsp rolled oats
- 2 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- 1
Melt the 200g dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth, about 3-4 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- 2
In a separate bowl, whip the 240ml heavy cream with the 2 tbsp sugar until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
- 3
Fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream gently until just combined, keeping it airy.
- 4
Spoon the mousse into 4 serving glasses. Top each with 150g red currants and sprinkle with 4 tbsp rolled oats.
- 5
Chill for 10 minutes before serving, or serve immediately for a softer texture.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowls
- whisk or electric mixer
- heatproof bowl
- saucepan
- serving glasses
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