Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Rich chocolate mousse topped with whipped cream.
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Ingredients
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Chocolate Mousse
Whipped Cream Topping
Method
Chocolate Mousse
- 1
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 2
Whisk Egg Yolks
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture is pale and creamy.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg yolk mixture, stirring until well combined.
- 4
- 5
Whip Cream
In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until fully incorporated.
- 6
Chill
Divide the mousse into serving dishes or cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
Whipped Cream Topping
- 7
Prepare Whipped Cream
In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip until soft peaks form.
- 8
Serve
Top the chilled chocolate mousse with a generous dollop of whipped cream just before serving.