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 pot of simmering water (double boiler) and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 2
Prepare Egg Mixture
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar together until the mixture is pale and fluffy. This should take about 5 minutes.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Slowly fold the melted chocolate into the egg mixture, being careful not to deflate the eggs. Add a pinch of salt and vanilla extract, and mix until fully combined.
- 4
Whip the Cream
In another 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
Chill the Mousse
Spoon the mousse into individual serving glasses or bowls. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
Whipped Cream Preparation
- 6
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, combine the 150 ml of heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip until stiff peaks form.
- 7
Serve
Once the mousse is set, top each mousse with a generous dollop of whipped cream before serving.
