Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Our delicate, yet rich signature chocolate mousse dessert

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Ingredients

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1
Melt the Chocolate
In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
2
Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Set aside in the refrigerator.
3
Separate the Eggs
Carefully separate the egg yolks from the whites. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the granulated sugar until pale and creamy.
4
Combine Chocolate and Yolks
Add the melted chocolate to the egg yolk mixture and mix until well combined.
5
Beat Egg Whites
In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
6
Fold Ingredients
Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture, followed by the beaten egg whites. Be careful not to deflate the mixture.
7
Chill the Mousse
Spoon the mousse into individual serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until set.
8
Serve
Serve chilled, optionally garnished with whipped cream or chocolate shavings.