Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Rich chocolate mousse with whipped cream
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Ingredients
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For the Mousse
For the Whipped Cream
Method
To Make the Mousse
- 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
Prepare the Egg Mixture
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar together until pale and thick. This should take about 5 minutes.
- 3
Combine Chocolate and Egg Mixture
Gently fold the melted chocolate into the egg mixture until fully combined.
- 4
Whip the Cream
In a large bowl, whip 300ml of heavy cream with a pinch of salt and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- 5
Fold Cream into Chocolate Mixture
Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until no streaks remain. Be careful not to deflate the mixture.
- 6
Chill the Mousse
Spoon the mousse into serving cups or bowls and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
To Make the Whipped Cream
- 7
Whip the Cream
In a clean bowl, whip the 200ml of heavy cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- 8
Serve
Once the mousse has set, top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream before serving.
