Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of homemade Chocolate Mousse. This classic French dessert is decadently smooth and airy, perfect for any sweet craving.
Ingredients
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Chocolate Mousse:
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate: In a heatproof bowl over simmering water, melt chocolate and butter until smooth. Remove from heat and cool.
- Prepare Egg Yolk Mixture: Beat egg yolks and sugar until pale. Stir in vanilla.
- Combine Mixtures: Slowly add cooled chocolate to egg yolks, stirring to combine.
- Whip Egg Whites: Beat egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form.
- Whip Cream: In a separate bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form.
- Fold Ingredients: Gently fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture, then egg whites. Keep mousse light and airy.
- Chill: Spoon into serving glasses, chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or fresh berries if desired.
- Use pasteurized eggs if concerned about consuming raw eggs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
