Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Light and fluffy chocolate mousse.

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Ingredients

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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 it cool slightly.
2
Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream with a mixer until soft peaks form. Add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract, then continue beating until stiff peaks form.
3
Prepare the Egg Mixture
In another bowl, separate the egg whites from the yolks. Whisk the yolks until pale and creamy.
4
Combine Chocolate and Egg Yolks
Gradually add the melted chocolate to the egg yolks, mixing well to combine.
5
Fold in Egg Whites
In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture.
6
Fold in Whipped Cream
Lastly, fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until just combined.
7
Chill the Mousse
Spoon the mousse into individual serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.