1 Ingredient Chocolate Mousse (2 if you count water)

I have a 1 ingredient chocolate mousse for you - well two if you count the water. 

All you need to make this chocolate mousse is your favorite chocolate and water (and a whisk) 

Normally water can make chocolate sieze up and become grainy, but in this recipe it creates an emulsification of the cocoa butter and water that results in a smooth and rich chocolate mousse! I used milk chocolate because I didn’t want the chocolate flavor to be too intense but use any cocoa percentage that you want. This recipe is thanks to Herve This who is considered by many to be the father of molecular gastronomy. 

One Ingredient Chocolate Mousse (Two if you count water)

3/4 cup (6 ounces) water

8 ounces milk chocolate (I used milk chocolate but semi sweet would work as well)

In a small bowl, melt the chocolate and water and whisk until smooth. Place the bowl in an ice bath and using a hand mixer or regular whisk, whisk on high until the mixture starts to thicken (this takes 2 to 3 minutes with a hand mixer and will take about 6 to 7 with a regular whisk). Once the mixture starts to thicken, pour it into serving containers (a small bowl or cup works) then let it set in the fridge for an hour and eat! (You can eat right away as well, I just like mine to thicken up a little)

** One note, I have made this with mijlk chocolate and semi chocolate - I like the milk chocolate better. There is nothing to dilute the chocolate flavor so if you want your chocolate flavor to be a bit softer, I suggest using a nice milk chocolate.