Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Rich chocolate mousse topped with whipped cream.
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Ingredients
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Mousse Ingredients
Whipped Cream Topping
Method
Mousse Preparation
- 1
Melt the Chocolate
Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and place it in a heatproof bowl. Set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler) and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 2
Separate the Eggs
While the chocolate cools, separate the egg whites from the yolks. Place the yolks in a mixing bowl and set the egg whites aside in a clean, dry bowl.
- 3
Mix Egg Yolks and Sugar
Add the granulated sugar to the egg yolks and whisk until the mixture is pale and creamy. Stir in the melted chocolate and vanilla extract until well combined.
- 4
Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the 300 ml of heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until no white streaks remain.
- 5
- 6
Chill the Mousse
Spoon the mousse mixture into serving dishes or cups. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
Whipped Cream Topping Preparation
- 7
Whip the Cream for Topping
In a mixing bowl, combine the 100 ml of heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip until soft peaks form.
- 8
Serve the Mousse
Once the mousse has set, remove it from the refrigerator. Top each mousse with a dollop of whipped cream before serving.
