Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Rich chocolate mousse served with whipped cream.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- 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
Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Set aside.
- 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
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
- 6
Chill
Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
- 7
Serve
Serve the mousse chilled, topped with additional whipped cream if desired.
