Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of homemade Chocolate Mousse with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for a special occasion or a sweet treat any day!
Ingredients
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For the Chocolate Mousse:
- 6 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs (separated)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water, melt the chocolate and butter together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Prepare Chocolate Base: Whisk egg yolks with sugar until pale and thick, then stir in the melted chocolate and vanilla.
- Whip Cream and Egg Whites: Whip cream until soft peaks form. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
- Combine Components: Gently fold whipped cream into the chocolate mixture, then fold in beaten egg whites in batches until fully combined and smooth.
- Chill and Serve: Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- To make it kid-friendly or avoid raw eggs, use pasteurized eggs or substitute with stabilized whipped cream.
- Top with shaved chocolate, berries, or whipped cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 160mg