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Ingredients
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Mousse Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Melt the Chocolate
Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and place it in a heatproof bowl. Melt it gently over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- 2
Whip the Cream
In a large mixing bowl, pour the heavy cream and whip it using a hand mixer or stand mixer until soft peaks form. Be careful not to over-whip. Fold in the vanilla extract gently.
- 3
Beat the Egg Whites
In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add the granulated sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gently fold the cooled melted chocolate into the whipped cream until just combined. Then, gently fold in the beaten egg whites in two additions until no white streaks remain.
- 5
Chill the Mousse
Spoon the mousse into individual serving dishes or a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
- 6
Serve
Once the mousse is set, serve chilled. Optionally, garnish with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or fresh berries before serving.
