Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Making the Chocolate Mousse

1. 1

   Melt the Chocolate

   Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and place them in a heatproof bowl. Melt the chocolate over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

2. 2

   Prepare the Egg Mixture

   In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until pale and creamy. Stir in the melted chocolate and vanilla extract until well combined.

3. 3

   Whip the Cream

   In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until combined.

4. 4

   Fold in Egg Whites

   In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture until no white streaks remain.

5. 5

   Chill the Mousse

   Divide the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.