All you need are cooked rice and melted chocolate (really!).

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Have you come across the internet-famous chocolate and rice mousse recipe byShiveshyet?

Blend it up and chill it in coupes (like I did) or ramekins.

bowl of 2-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse with a spoon full of the mousse hovering above it

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Before serving, add a dusting of cocoa powder on top and youre done.

Youd never guess theres rice in there.

And the best part?

overhead view of small bowls of 2-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse

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you’re able to customize it in a ton of ways.

My son added a pinch of cardamom powder and I adorned mine with orange zest.

For this chocolate mousse, I found that jasmine rice works wonderfully.

bowl of 2-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse with a spoon full of the mousse hovering above it

Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

The rice absorbs the chocolate and helps bind the ingredients together, resulting in a rich, indulgent dessert.

Milk chocolate is also delicious, or try your hand with white chocolate!

Any kind of chocolate will work here.

In a high-speed blender, combine the cooked rice, hot water, melted chocolate, and salt.

Blend on high for 2 minutes, then pulse until smooth and creamy.

Stop periodically to scrape down the sides of the blender jar to ensure everything is evenly incorporated.

Simple Tip!

The extreme heat may cause splattering.

Just before serving, dust with cocoa powder, if desired, and enjoy!

This mousse keeps well in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Zhuzh It Up

This mousse is a blank canvas for all things delicious.

Here are some ideas for making it extra fun and fancy: