Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Rich and creamy chocolate mousse.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Cream Ingredients
Flavoring
Method
Chocolate Preparation
- 1
Melt the Chocolate
Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and place it in a heatproof bowl. Melt the chocolate using a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
Egg Mixture
- 2
Separate the Eggs
Separate the egg yolks and whites. Place the egg yolks in a mixing bowl and the egg whites in a separate, clean bowl.
- 3
- 4
Combine with Chocolate
Slowly pour the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture and mix until well combined.
- 5
Whip the Egg Whites
Using an electric mixer, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar (25g) and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
Cream Mixture
- 6
Whip the Heavy Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until soft peaks form.
Combine and Chill
- 7
Fold Ingredients Together
Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until no white streaks remain. Next, gently fold in the whipped egg whites.
- 8
Chill the Mousse
Divide the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.