{"id":288367,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-22T00:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/fluffy-chocolate-mousse-frosting\/"},"modified":"2023-06-30T09:07:41","modified_gmt":"2023-06-30T14:07:41","slug":"fluffy-chocolate-mousse-frosting","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/fluffy-chocolate-mousse-frosting\/","title":{"rendered":"Fluffy Chocolate Mousse Frosting"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
This smooth, fluffy frosting is a real treat for cake lovers. You can also use it as a dip for fresh fruit.\u2014Kim Marie Van Rheenen, Mendota, Illinois<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":1477075,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304523,304328,304288,305487,304338,304515,306194,304408,304368,304268,304350,324623,304473],"categories-v2":[308888,308984,259620,310796,308992,308880,312060,308813,308745,259483,309001,309177,308876],"coauthors":[305],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Fluffy White Frosting","post_link":"\/recipes\/fluffy-white-frosting\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Fluffy-White-Frosting_EXPS_TOHD25_8002_ChristineMa_3.jpg"},{"post_title":"Creamy Fudge Frosting","post_link":"\/recipes\/creamy-fudge-frosting\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps189577_TH153342D02_18_5b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Fluffy Cherry Frosting","post_link":"\/recipes\/fluffy-cherry-frosting\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/recipeFallback.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate Buttercream Frosting","post_link":"\/recipes\/rich-chocolate-frosting\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/EXPS_FT24_14884_EC_080624_2.jpg"},{"post_title":"Creamy Caramel Frosting","post_link":"\/recipes\/creamy-caramel-frosting\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/EXPS_TOHD24_36438_DianaChistruga.jpg"},{"post_title":"Glossy Chocolate Frosting","post_link":"\/recipes\/glossy-chocolate-frosting\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps28485_LT944055D49C-1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate Mousse","post_link":"\/recipes\/chocolate-mousse\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps17180_LSR866899D61B.jpg"},{"post_title":"Fluffy Cranberry Mousse","post_link":"\/recipes\/fluffy-cranberry-mousse\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fluffy-Cranberry-Mousse_exps2374_TRC2776781A06_05_2b_RMS-1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting","post_link":"\/recipes\/chocolate-peanut-butter-frosting\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Chocolate-Peanut-Butter-Frosting_EXPS_FT19_36436_F_0917_1-4.jpg"},{"post_title":"Elegant White Chocolate Mousse","post_link":"\/recipes\/elegant-white-chocolate-mousse\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EXPS_TOHD24_35611_NicolePerry_4.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate Chip Mousse","post_link":"\/recipes\/chocolate-chip-mousse\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps30064_MIM53346D_FEB_C-2.jpg"},{"post_title":"Mocha Frosting","post_link":"\/recipes\/mocha-frosting\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Mocha-Frosting_EXPS_FT21_29400_F_1112_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"White Chocolate Fluffy Cake","post_link":"\/recipes\/white-chocolate-fluffy-cake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps56287_TH143194D06_18_10b.jpg"},{"post_title":"White Chocolate Mousse","post_link":"\/recipes\/white-chocolate-mousse\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps7750_TH2022C25B.jpg"},{"post_title":"Easy Chocolate Mousse","post_link":"\/recipes\/quick-and-easy-chocolate-mousse\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EXPS_TOHD24_6224_ChristineMa_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse","post_link":"\/recipes\/chocolate-peanut-butter-mousse\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps36571_SD1115369D61B_clone.jpg"},{"post_title":"The Easy Chocolate Frosting Recipe You Need to Know","post_link":"\/article\/the-easy-chocolate-frosting-recipe-you-need-to-know\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Rich-Chocolate-Frosting_EXPS_FT20_14884_F_0804_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Cupcake Frosting","post_link":"\/recipes\/cupcake-frosting\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Cupcake-Frosting_EXPS_WRSM17_41920_D04_13_2b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Creamy Chocolate Fudge","post_link":"\/recipes\/creamy-chocolate-fudge\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/recipeFallback.jpg"},{"post_title":"Cheesecake Mousse","post_link":"\/recipes\/new-york-style-cheesecake-mousse\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EXPS_TOHD24_139600_NicolePerry-04-Cheesecake-Mousse.jpg"}],"acf":{"long_pin":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/300x300\/exps37129_QC2454C23B.jpg"},"recipe_schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Recipe","@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/fluffy-chocolate-mousse-frosting\/","name":"Fluffy Chocolate Mousse Frosting","datePublished":"2018-01-01","dateModified":"2023-06-30","prepTime":"PT10M","cookTime":"PT0M","totalTime":"PT10M","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps37129_QC2454C23B.jpg","height":300,"width":300},"recipeCategory":["Desserts"],"description":"This smooth, fluffy frosting is a real treat for cake lovers. You can also use it as a dip for fresh fruit.—Kim Marie Van Rheenen, Mendota, Illinois","recipeIngredient":["1 cup cold 2% milk","1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate fudge pudding mix","1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Store in the refrigerator."}],"recipeYield":"3-1\/2 cups","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Taste Recipes Editorial Team"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 78 calories","fatContent":"3g fat (3g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"2mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"108mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"11g carbohydrate (7g sugars","fiberContent":"0 fiber)","proteinContent":"1g protein. "},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":5,"reviewCount":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-05-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Guest1750"},"reviewBody":"I absolutely love this recipe and use it for all my customers who want a light and fluffy chocolate mousse. Turned out great all the times I made it and wouldn\u2019t change one thing about it. Totally recommend!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2008-08-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Sarinana"},"reviewBody":"
Love this frosting! It's light and not super sweet! I've made it just as the recipe says. You wont' be disappointed!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jmprcp41"},"reviewBody":"This is a fantastic frosting! I've made it with vanilla pudding mix as well and it is delicious. Great for those of us who don't care for the overly rich, cloyingly sweet texture of most frostings.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"37129","romance_copy_dek":"This smooth, fluffy frosting is a real treat for cake lovers. You can also use it as a dip for fresh fruit.—Kim Marie Van Rheenen, Mendota, Illinois","enhanced_recipe_title":"Fluffy Chocolate Mousse Frosting","rms_legacy_data":{"RecipeCategories":null,"Ingredients":[{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 cup cold 2% milk","IngredientText":"1 cup cold 2% milk"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate fudge pudding mix","IngredientText":"1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate fudge pudding mix"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed","IngredientText":"1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed"}],"FeaturedImage":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/300x300\/exps37129_QC2454C23B.jpg","RecipeId":37129,"AttachmentSourceId":null,"AttachmentSource":"Taste Recipes","PhotoCredit":"Fluffy Chocolate Mousse Frosting Recipe photo by Taste Recipes","VideoCode":null,"RecipeAttachmentFileName":"exps37129_QC2454C23B.jpg","ContributorId":null,"Firstname":"Kenny Van","Lastname":"Rheenen","ContributorAttachmentFileName":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/Recipe\/testkitchenapproved.png","TimeCallout":"Prep\/Total Time: 10 min.","MinimumServingQuantity":15,"MaximumServingQuantity":15,"Yield":"3-1\/2 cups.","DigitalTitle":"Fluffy Chocolate Mousse Frosting","SubmittedTitle":"chocolate Mousse Frosting","RecipeTypeId":1,"RecipeURL":"fluffy-chocolate-mousse-frosting","AverageRating":5,"WebPublishedDate":"1\/1\/2018 12:00:00 AM","ContestPlacementId":null,"FbImage":"","PreparationTimeInMinutes":10,"CookTimeInMinutes":0,"TotalTimeInMinutes":10,"ServingDescription":null,"IsTestKitchenCertified":true,"IsContestWinner":false,"IsFieldEditorRecipe":false,"IsCommunityRecipe":false,"PublishedProjectTitle":"Chocolate Mousse Frosting","OriginalSourceProject":"Chocolate Mousse Frosting","ContestPlacement":"","Trailer":null,"Metadescription":null,"AboutRecipeTitle":null,"AboutRecipe":null,"DigitalHeadnotes":"This smooth, fluffy frosting is a real treat for cake lovers. You can also use it as a dip for fresh fruit.—Kim Marie Van Rheenen, Mendota, Illinois","FreezerDirections":"","FreezerDirectionsTitle":"","HTMLTitle":null,"RecipeVersionNumber":null,"WorkflowStatusId":9,"Directions":[{"Direction":"In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Store in the refrigerator.","SequenceNo":1}],"RecipeTaxonomies":{"Budget":[],"CookingStyle":[],"Course":[{"Name":"Course","ID":0},{"Name":"Chocolate Dessert Recipes","ID":94646},{"Name":"Chocolate Frosting","ID":96086},{"Name":"Desserts","ID":94274},{"Name":"Easy Chocolate Recipes","ID":95790},{"Name":"Frosting Recipes","ID":94682},{"Name":"Jello Pudding Recipes","ID":96862},{"Name":"Pudding Recipes","ID":94714},{"Name":"Quick Chocolate Desserts","ID":95798},{"Name":"Simple Chocolate Desserts","ID":95802}],"Cuisine":[],"HealthyEating":[],"HolidaysAndCelebrations":[{"Name":"Holiday & Celebration Recipes","ID":0},{"Name":"Valentine's Day Desserts","ID":104590},{"Name":"Valentine's Day Recipes","ID":104574}],"Ingredients":[{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":0},{"Name":"Chocolate Desserts","ID":100577},{"Name":"Chocolate Frosting Recipes","ID":101125},{"Name":"Chocolate Icing Recipes","ID":101129},{"Name":"Chocolate Recipes","ID":100553}],"Kids":[],"PartnerRecipes":[],"Publications":[],"WinningRecipes":[],"Tags":[{"Name":"Cooking Style","ID":304328},{"Name":"Easy","ID":304338},{"Name":"Quick","ID":304350},{"Name":"Dishes & Beverages","ID":305487},{"Name":"Frostings & Icings","ID":306194},{"Name":"Holidays & Events","ID":304368},{"Name":"Birthday","ID":304523},{"Name":"Events & Gatherings","ID":304515},{"Name":"Holidays","ID":304408},{"Name":"Valentine's Day","ID":304473},{"Name":"Meal Types","ID":304268},{"Name":"Desserts","ID":304288},{"Name":"Recipes","ID":324623}]},"ContributorTypeId":15,"NutritionalAnalyisParagraph":"2 tablespoons: 78 calories, 3g fat (3g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 108mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. ","NoOfRatings":3,"GoogleImage16x9":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/toh\/GoogleImages\/exps37129_QC2454C23B.jpg","GoogleImage4x3":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/toh\/GoogleImagesPostCard\/exps37129_QC2454C23B.jpg","DefaultImageYn":false,"NativeRecipeTemplate":false,"IsMsn":false,"PinterestImage":"","CarouselImages":[],"SponsorLogoImage":"","SponsorID":"","GlobalCookingTips":[],"RecipeSpecificCookingTips":[],"CommentCount":4,"RatingCount":3,"RecipeCommentDetails":[{"Comment":"I absolutely love this recipe and use it for all my customers who want a light and fluffy chocolate mousse. Turned out great all the times I made it and wouldn\u2019t change one thing about it. Totally recommend!","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"05\/21\/2020 12:35","GUID":"f103a42628b940a19cb3af1390bac0b1","MemberId":9820733,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Trinity","SubmittedDate":"05\/21\/2020 12:35"},{"Comment":"
Love this frosting! It's light and not super sweet! I've made it just as the recipe says. You wont' be disappointed!<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"05\/17\/2018 23:13","GUID":"af78eea8d5894136a399e528ed115d5b","MemberId":3344824,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Sarinana","SubmittedDate":"05\/17\/2018 23:13"},{"Comment":"
This is a fantastic frosting! I've made it with vanilla pudding mix as well and it is delicious. Great for those of us who don't care for the overly rich, cloyingly sweet texture of most frostings.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"01\/10\/2011 14:38","GUID":"900242bd03b446ca85906fc97290ccc6","MemberId":3519416,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jmprcp41","SubmittedDate":"01\/10\/2011 14:38"},{"Comment":"
This makes a wonderful cake filling, too! I've also used vanilla pudding in place of chocolate and then added a capful (or 2) of liqueur, such as Kahlua, as a fruit dip. So good it makes you want to skip the fruit! :)<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"","GUID":"b0005f4ccaca42b2883e30c33e6e8119","MemberId":3780416,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Loralie657","SubmittedDate":"03\/23\/2009 21:43"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":309177,"name":"Recipes","slug":"recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":309112,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Browse Taste Recipes recipes by course, cooking style, cuisine, ingredient, holiday and more categories to find a new family-favorite recipe.","parent":0,"count":50893,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/"},{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43275,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":312060,"name":"Frostings & Icings","slug":"frostings-icings","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311995,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Take your cakes and cookies to the next level with our frosting recipes, including our famous vanilla buttercream. You'll find royal icing recipes and how-to's here, too.","parent":310796,"count":1197,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/frostings-icings\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Fluffy Chocolate Mousse Frosting"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n