Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Rich chocolate mousse topped with whipped cream.
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Ingredients
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Chocolate Mousse Ingredients
Method
Directions for Chocolate Mousse
- 1
Melt Chocolate
Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and melt it gently in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler). Stir until smooth and remove from heat. Let it cool slightly.
- 2
Separate Eggs
Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites. Place the yolks in a large mixing bowl and the whites in a separate clean bowl.
- 3
Mix Egg Yolks and Sugar
Add granulated sugar to the egg yolks and whisk until the mixture is pale and fluffy. Gradually add the melted chocolate and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- 4
Whip Egg Whites
Add a pinch of salt to the egg whites and whip them using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
- 5
Fold Egg Whites
Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture in three additions, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
- 6
Whip Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- 7
Combine Cream
Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until no white streaks remain.
- 8
Chill
Divide the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until set.
- 9
Serve
Serve chilled, topped with additional whipped cream if desired.