Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy decadence of this classic Chocolate Mousse recipe. Made with high-quality chocolate and airy whipped cream, this elegant dessert is a perfect ending to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Mousse:
- 6 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs (separated)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- a pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a heatproof bowl over simmering water, melt chocolate and butter, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Combine Yolks and Chocolate: Whisk egg yolks with vanilla, then stir into cooled chocolate mixture.
- Beat Egg Whites: In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form.
- Whip Cream: Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold whipped cream into chocolate, then fold in egg whites. Spoon mousse into serving cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for best results.
- For a richer taste, opt for bittersweet chocolate.
- Consider using pasteurized eggs for safety.
- Top with whipped cream, shaved chocolate, or berries before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
