Description
Chocolate Mousse is a rich and elegant dessert featuring a light, airy texture and deep chocolate flavor. It’s perfect for special occasions or a decadent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Mousse:
- 6 oz semisweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
- Fresh berries
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate: In a heatproof bowl, melt the chopped chocolate and butter together over a double boiler or in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval. Stir until smooth and set aside to cool slightly.
- Beat Egg Yolks: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with 2 tablespoons of sugar until pale and thick. Gradually whisk in the melted chocolate mixture until smooth. Set aside.
- Whip the Cream: In another bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip. Refrigerate while preparing the rest.
- Beat Egg Whites: In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold Everything Together:
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until mostly combined.
- Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture in two additions, being careful not to deflate the mousse. Continue folding until smooth and no white streaks remain.
- Chill the Mousse: Spoon the mousse into serving dishes or glasses and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.
- Serve: Garnish with optional toppings like whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or fresh berries before serving.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the mixing bowls and beaters are clean and free of grease when whipping egg whites.
- You can use milk chocolate or white chocolate for a different flavor, but the mousse will be less rich.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg