Dark Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Melt the Chocolate
Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and place it in a heatproof bowl. Set the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) and stir gently until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
2
Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, pour the heavy whipping cream and beat it with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Set aside in the refrigerator to keep it chilled.

3
Prepare the Egg Mixture
Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks with granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and creamy. Add in the melted chocolate and vanilla extract, and mix until fully combined.
4
Beat Egg Whites
In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. This will help to give the mousse its light and airy texture.
5
Combine Mixtures
Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture, one-third at a time, being careful not to deflate the mixture. Once combined, gently fold in the whipped cream until no white streaks remain.

6
Set the Mousse
Spoon the mousse into individual serving glasses or bowls. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.

7
Serve and Enjoy
Once set, serve the dark chocolate mousse chilled. You can top it with additional whipped cream or chocolate shavings for garnish if desired.