Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent delight of a classic French dessert with this easy recipe for Mousse au Chocolat. Silky smooth chocolate mousse that melts in your mouth, a perfect ending to any meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate: In a heatproof bowl over simmering water, melt chocolate and butter until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Prepare Egg Yolk Mixture: Whisk yolks with half the sugar until creamy. Stir into melted chocolate with vanilla.
- Beat Egg Whites: In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Whip Cream: In another bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form.
- Combine: Fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture, then fold in beaten egg whites gently.
- Chill: Spoon mousse into dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for best results.
- Enhance flavor with a splash of espresso or liqueur.
- For dairy-free option, use coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dish
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
