Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsBarcelona Restaurant-Wine BarChocolate Mousse Recipe

Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Rich chocolate mousse served with whipped cream.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt the Chocolate

    Chop the dark chocolate and melt it in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave until smooth. Let it cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Whip the Cream

    In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Separate the Eggs

    Separate the egg yolks from the whites. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks with sugar until pale and creamy.

  4. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    Stir the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture until well combined. Gently fold in the whipped cream until no streaks remain.

  5. 5

    Beat the Egg Whites

    In another bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture.

  6. 6

    Chill

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

  7. 7

    Serve

    Serve the mousse chilled, topped with additional whipped cream if desired.

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