25 Decadent Mousse Desserts That Are Deceptively Easy

Don't be fooled by the fancy-sounding name—classic chocolate mousse is surprisingly simple to make at home. In under 30 minutes, you can have this (extra fluffy) mini treat ready to share with (and impress) your favorite chocolate dessert lover.

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A box of chocolates might be traditional, but if you really want to express how much you care this Valentine's Day, make this chocolate-covered strawberry mousse. Light and creamy strawberry mousse is topped with a rich chocolate ganache and adorned with whipped cream, chocolate-covered Oreo crunchies, and fresh strawberries for light but decadent dessert that will say “I love you” to anyone lucky enough to eat it.

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This mousse is every bit as refreshing as the classic dessert, with a fluffy texture and a crispy oat crumble we could eat on its own. Key limes are more tart than traditional limes; they’re worth finding for this mousse. The sweet and tart combo hit all of the right notes for a Key lime pie.

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If you love piña coladas (and getting caught in the rain), you’ve got to try these mousse cups. Crispy coconut crumble, pineapple mousse, and boozy whipped cream are layered for a cool and creamy dessert spin on everyone’s favorite beach cocktail.

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Chocolate and strawberries go together like peanut butter and jelly. It's a combo we can't get enough of. For this no-bake dessert, we made edible cups out of chocolate and filled them with a light and airy chocolate mousse for a decadent dessert. Top it off with a strawberry, and you have a perfect Valentine's Day dessert.

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If you have protein goals you’re trying to hit or are just interested in a healthier dessert option, this chocolate mousse is for you. You don’t need any protein powder to help make this a high-protein dessert, only one staple, protein-packed ingredient (that we turn to again and again): cottage cheese. If the idea of cottage cheese and mousse is freaking you out, don't stress—the texture is so smooth and fluffy after blending together, you'd never know cottage cheese was hiding in there.

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Who says pumpkin is only a fall dessert? This spiced dessert is full of warming sweet flavors that deserve to be enjoyed all year round (we're looking at you, pumpkin spice fanatics).

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Have you heard of aquafaba? It's the magical liquid left behind by homemade and canned chickpeas, and when whipped vigorously, it acts exactly like egg whites. If you're looking for the perfect vegan Valentine's Day dessert, this is it.

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This takes chocolate-covered strawberries to a whole new delicious level. Fair warning, this is an involved recipe you'll want to read through a few times before you get started. But here's the thing, it's 110% worth it. Not only does it look prettier than most things you can buy a bakery, it tastes even more amazing too.

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We opted to make this no-bake pie with a cookie crust, which shaves 30 minutes off the total time. It's a perfect easy dessert to whip up if you just don't feel like turning on your oven.

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The secret ingredient in this keto mousse? Avocados! Trust us—you won't even taste them, but they add an undeniable creaminess.

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Bright, lemony and extra-creamy, this mousse sits atop a graham cracker base, resembling a mini cheesecake—one of our other favorite decadent desserts.

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A little dash of coffee never hurt, especially with this rich chocolate mousse. The addition of coffee elevates all the chocolate flavors, and gives an added complexity to this decadent dessert.

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This creamy mousse is easy to make at home and full of rich, chocolate flavor. Topped with fresh raspberries and chocolate shavings, it's an elegant dessert that you can indulge in any night of the week.

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When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade—make this mousse cake. It's the perfect way to make mousse for a crowd; plus, the bright and fresh fruity flavors pair perfectly with the light and fluffy mousse.

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Deciding between a margarita and a really good cheesecake never needs to be an issue again. This no-bake cheesecake mousse gets spiked with tequila and has a citrus punch from lime juice. Serve it up in margarita glasses a boozy date night treat.

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What could be better than a melty s'more made right over the campfire? Not much, and that's why we love turning all of our favorite things into s'mores desserts. This no-bake dessert gets topped with a toasted meringue, so no stressing over setting your marshmallow aflame!

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Layers of complementary flavors make this trifle really pop. The tahini brings a subtle nutty flavor, while the dark rum adds warmth. Unlike a typical chocolate mousse, olive oil is used here in place of cream, further exaggerating the chocolate flavor. Yum!

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Rather than fold in plain strawberries, we spiked our strawberry mixture with a little rum. The no-bake dessert is so ridiculously simple, you can make it in the morning and let it chill in the fridge until you’re ready to top with more rum-soaked strawberries and serve. (If planning ahead is more your move, you can easily whip them up the night before and refrigerate overnight.)

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Chocolate (and mousse) fans—this is the cake for you. Three chocolate layers comprise this cake, with two layers being different chocolate mousses: chocolate and white chocolate. It's fluffy, chocolatey, and basically the perfect rich dessert.

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