Description
Indulge in the rich and velvety decadence of this classic French dessert with our easy chocolate mousse recipe. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings!
Ingredients
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Chocolate Mousse:
- 6 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 3 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, melt the chocolate and butter together until smooth.
- Prepare Chocolate Mixture: Whisk egg yolks with vanilla extract and combine with the slightly cooled chocolate mixture.
- Whip Egg Whites: Beat egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form.
- Whip Cream: In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Combine Ingredients: Gently fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture, followed by beaten egg whites.
- Chill and Serve: Spoon mousse into serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or fresh berries.
- Consider using pasteurized eggs for safety or opt for a whipped cream-only version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
