Chocolate Mousse Cup Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chocolate Mousse
Garnish
Method
Prepare the Chocolate Mousse
- 1
Melt the Chocolate
Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and place them in a heatproof bowl. Melt the chocolate using a double boiler method or in the microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
- 2
- 3
Whip Egg Whites
Add a pinch of salt to the egg whites and beat them with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
- 4
Mix Egg Yolks with Chocolate
Whisk the egg yolks into the melted chocolate until well combined. Stir in vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Fold the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture gently, one-third at a time, until no white streaks remain.
- 6
Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until it forms soft peaks, then fold it into the chocolate mixture until just combined.
- 7
Chill the Mousse
Spoon the mousse into individual serving cups or bowls and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
Garnish the Mousse
- 8
Prepare the Garnish
Before serving, whip the cream until it reaches soft peaks. This will be used for topping the mousse.
- 9
Top the Mousse
Once the mousse is set, remove it from the refrigerator. Top each mousse cup with a dollop of whipped cream. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder and garnish with fresh mint leaves.