The Easiest BEST Mousse Recipe You Will Ever Make (2 ingredients!) Recipe
Introduction
This mousse recipe is incredibly simple and requires only two ingredients, making it perfect for a quick and delicious dessert. With instant pudding and heavy whipping cream, you can whip up a light, fluffy treat in no time.
Ingredients
- 1 box instant pudding (any flavor and size)
- 2–3 cups heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Step 1: Using a hand mixer, prepare the instant pudding according to the package directions, but substitute the heavy whipping cream for the milk called for in the recipe.
- Step 2: Once the pudding and heavy cream are well combined, place the mixture in the refrigerator for a few minutes. Then, mix it again until it becomes super thick and fluffy.
Tips & Variations
- For extra richness, use the full 3 cups of heavy whipping cream; for a lighter mousse, use closer to 2 cups.
- Try different pudding flavors for a variety of mousse options.
- Serve frozen for a cool, refreshing treat with a slightly different texture.
Storage
Store the mousse in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. It can also be frozen—freezing half while refrigerating the rest is a great way to enjoy two textures and extend shelf life.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use regular milk instead of heavy whipping cream?
Heavy whipping cream is recommended for the mousse’s creamy texture and thickness. Using regular milk will result in a thinner, less stable mousse.
How long does the mousse need to chill before serving?
A few minutes in the refrigerator is enough to firm it up, but chilling for about 30 minutes improves the texture and flavor.
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The Easiest BEST Mousse Recipe You Will Ever Make (2 ingredients!) Recipe
- Total Time: 5 minutes plus chilling time
- Yield: Approximately 4 to 6 servings depending on pudding box size 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This super simple mousse recipe requires just two ingredients and delivers a creamy, fluffy dessert in minutes. Using instant pudding mix combined with heavy whipping cream, you get a rich and smooth mousse that can be customized with any pudding flavor. Perfect for an easy treat that’s quick to make and can be stored refrigerated or frozen for later enjoyment.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 box instant pudding mix (any flavor, typically 3.4–5.1 oz size)
- 2 to 3 cups heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding mixture: Using a hand mixer, combine the instant pudding mix with heavy whipping cream instead of the milk recommended on the package. Mix according to the package instructions until the mixture is smooth and combined.
- Chill and thicken: Place the pudding mixture in the refrigerator for a few minutes to chill it slightly, then mix again with the hand mixer until the mousse becomes super thick and fluffy.
- Store or serve: Transfer the mousse to a covered container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Alternatively, you can freeze half of the mousse for a colder treat with a different texture while keeping the rest refrigerated for immediate use.
Notes
- You can use any flavor of instant pudding to customize the mousse.
- Adjust the whipping cream amount between 2 to 3 cups depending on desired consistency—more cream yields a lighter mousse.
- Freezing the mousse changes its texture to a more frozen, ice-cream like treat.
- Use a hand mixer for best results; mixing by hand will be less effective in achieving thick mousse.
- Keep the mousse covered in the refrigerator to maintain freshness up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: easy mousse, 2 ingredient mousse, instant pudding dessert, no cook mousse, whipped mousse, quick dessert
