Description
Rich and creamy chocolate mousse with a delightful texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate in a double boiler until smooth.
- Whisk the egg yolks with sugar until pale and creamy.
- Fold the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whip the cream to soft peaks and add vanilla extract.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Carefully fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture until fully incorporated.
- Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.
- For variations, add a pinch of sea salt or espresso powder to enhance chocolate flavor.
- Consider garnishing with whipped cream or chocolate shavings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and folding
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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