Description
Indulge in the velvety richness of this classic Chocolate Mousse recipe. With its decadent chocolate flavor and airy texture, it’s the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chocolate Mixture:
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 4 oz semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Mousse:
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate and butter together until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Prepare Egg Yolks: In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks with sugar and vanilla extract until pale and thick.
- Combine Chocolate Mixture: Slowly stir the melted chocolate into the yolks until well combined.
- Beat Egg Whites: In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold egg whites into the chocolate mixture. Whip chilled heavy cream to soft peaks and fold it in as well.
- Chill: Spoon the mousse into serving glasses, refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for a richer taste.
- Garnish with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or fresh berries.
- For a safer option, use pasteurized eggs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
