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No-Bake Chocolate Dessert for Valentine’s Day

  • Author: Ethan Brooks
  • Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6–8 cups 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This No-Bake Chocolate Dessert for Valentine’s Day is silky, rich, and spoonable—an elegant make-ahead treat that chills into perfect little cups.

It’s made with real chocolate, cocoa, and whipped cream for a mousse-like texture that feels fancy without turning on the oven.

Pinterest tip: Save this No-Bake Chocolate Dessert for Valentine’s Day for date night ideas—these chocolate dessert cups pair beautifully with strawberries, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings for an easy romantic dessert.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 oz (170 g) semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped (or chips)
  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream, divided
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 3 tbsp (38 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp (10 g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp fine salt
  • 1/2 tsp espresso powder (optional)
  • Whipped cream, berries, cocoa powder, or chocolate shavings for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1. Place chocolate in a heatproof bowl
  2. 2. Heat 3/4 cup heavy cream until steaming but not boiling
  3. 3. Pour hot cream over chocolate, rest 2 minutes, then whisk smooth
  4. 4. Whisk egg yolks and sugar until slightly thickened
  5. 5. Temper yolks with a few spoonfuls of warm chocolate, then whisk back into the bowl
  6. 6. Whisk in cocoa powder, vanilla, salt, and espresso powder if using
  7. 7. Cool mixture 10–15 minutes until cool but still fluid
  8. 8. Whip remaining 1 1/4 cups heavy cream to soft peaks
  9. 9. Fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture in three additions
  10. 10. Spoon or pipe into 6–8 small cups and tap gently to level
  11. 11. Cover and chill at least 4 hours or overnight
  12. 12. Garnish with whipped cream, berries, cocoa, or chocolate shavings and serve

Notes

  • Cool the chocolate base before folding so the mousse stays light and doesn’t melt
  • Use soft peaks for whipped cream; stiff peaks can make the texture dense
  • Sift cocoa powder to prevent lumps and keep the dessert silky
  • Choose chocolate you enjoy eating; it drives the final flavor
  • If you see tiny yolk bits, strain the base before folding in whipped cream
  • Pipe into cups for the cleanest, prettiest Valentine’s presentation
  • Chill at least 4 hours; overnight gives the best set and flavor
  • Top right before serving so berries stay fresh and whipped cream holds
  • To reduce sweetness, use bittersweet chocolate or cut sugar by 1 tablespoon
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-bake / Chilled
  • Cuisine: American / French-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 415
  • Sugar: 17 g
  • Sodium: 65 mg
  • Fat: 35 g
  • Saturated Fat: 20 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 170 mg

Keywords: No-Bake Chocolate Dessert for Valentine’s Day, no-bake dessert cups, make ahead dessert, Valentine’s Day dessert, chocolate mousse cups

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