Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Indulge in the decadent richness of this classic French dessert. Smooth, creamy, and intensely chocolatey, this chocolate mousse is a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Chocolate Mousse:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 oz semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
For Garnish:
- whipped cream
- chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the chopped chocolate and butter until smooth. Set aside to cool.
- Prepare Egg Yolks: In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks with sugar until pale and thickened.
- Combine Mixtures: Slowly stir chocolate into egg yolk mixture until fully combined.
- Whip Cream: In a chilled bowl, beat cream with vanilla and salt until soft peaks form.
- Fold: Gently fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture until smooth.
- Chill: Spoon mousse into glasses, chill for 1–2 hours before serving. Garnish if desired.
Notes
- For a richer mousse, use dark chocolate with at least 60% cocoa.
- Ensure chocolate mixture is not too hot when adding to egg yolks to prevent curdling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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