Chocolate Mousse
A simple yet sophisticated chocolate mousse recipe that is light and decadent.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 155 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g dark chocolate
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water.
- Prepare the egg yolks by beating them with the sugar until pale and thick.
- Incorporate the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture.
- Whip the heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
- Combine the whipped cream and egg whites into the chocolate mixture carefully.
- Chill the mousse in serving cups for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Pairs well with fresh raspberries, whipped cream, or chocolate shavings. Ensure to store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
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