36 recipes that celebrate the magic of mousse (2024)

Fluffy, light and rich. Mousse isthe perfect make-ahead dessert or afternoon pick-me-up. If you don’t believe us, just give these recipes a try!

by delicious. team

delicious. team

Mar 31, 2022

Matt Preston's chocolate mousse Helene

Matt Preston shares his take on the classic French dessert, Poire Belle Hélène.

Dark chocolate and raspberry mousse cake

Begin this recipe 1 day ahead. You'll need a sheet of acetate, which you can find at cake and art supply shops.

Strawberry and chocolate mousse layer cake

There's no better pairing than chocolate and strawberry. Add layers of soft, rich cake and creamy mousse, and you've got yourself a masterpiece.

Chai latte honey mousse

Turn that chai latte into a sweet dessert. Begin this recipe at least 5 hours ahead.

Peanut butter mousse with chocolate butterscotch sauce and peanut brittle

There's nothing better than peanut butter and chocolate. Begin this recipe 1 day ahead.

Chocolate espresso mousse pots

Chocolate and espresso is a match made in heaven. Begin this recipe at least 6 hours ahead.

Pistachio and white chocolate kataifi mousse cake

This show-stopping dessert by Michael Rantissi combines the silkiness of mousse with the shattering crunch of golden string pastry. Begin this recipe 1 day ahead.

Double-chocolate mousse cake

Double the chocolate, double the deliciousness.Double-chocolate mousse cake

White chocolate and hazelnut mousse cake

When white chocolate meets hazelnut, you know you'll want more than one slice. Begin this recipe 1 day ahead.

Mocha mousse cheesecake

Chocolate mousse and mocha are a match made in heaven.

Lemon curd mousse with pistachio crumble

This lemon curd mousse is made extra special with a crunchy pistachio crumble. Begin this recipe 5 hours ahead of serving.

Blender chocolate mousse with whisky caramel popcorn

This impressive looking dessert is a breeze to make: just whiz everything in the blender and set in the fridge. Blender chocolate mousse with whisky caramel popcorn

Chocolate and caramel mousse tiramisu

This decadent dessert is absolutely necessary on Christmas Day or any other day of the year. Begin this recipe 1 day ahead. You will need a palette knife and piping bag with 1cm plain nozzle.