Chocolate Mousse
A simple yet decadent chocolate mousse that feels like a hug for your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 155 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g dark chocolate
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water. Stir until smooth and let cool slightly.
- Whip the egg whites in a separate bowl with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
- Beat the heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Combine the egg yolks into the cooled chocolate until well mixed.
- Fold a few spoons of whipped cream into the chocolate mixture to lighten it, then gently fold in the rest.
- Incorporate the beaten egg whites until no white streaks remain.
- Chill the mousse in serving dishes for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Top with whipped cream, cocoa powder, or fresh berries. Pairs well with dark coffee or dessert wine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
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