Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Chocolate Mousse Directions

1. 1

   Melt the Chocolate

   Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and place it in a heatproof bowl. Set the bowl over a saucepan of barely simmering water (double boiler method) and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

2. 2

   Whip the Cream

   In a large mixing bowl, pour the heavy cream. Using an electric mixer, whip the cream until soft peaks form. Be careful not to over-whip. Set aside about 1/4 of the whipped cream for topping later.

3. 3

   Prepare the Egg Yolks

   In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes pale and creamy.

4. 4

   Combine Chocolate and Egg Mixture

   Gradually fold the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture until well combined.

5. 5

   Incorporate Whipped Cream

   Gently fold in the whipped cream into the chocolate and egg yolk mixture in two additions, being careful not to deflate the mixture.

6. 6

   Whip the Egg Whites

   In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.

7. 7

   Fold in Egg Whites

   Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mousse mixture until no white streaks remain. Be gentle to maintain the light and airy texture.

8. 8

   Chill the Mousse

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

9. 9

   Serve

   Before serving, top each mousse with the reserved whipped cream. Optionally, garnish with chocolate shavings or berries.