Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Rich and creamy chocolate mousse topped with whipped cream.
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Ingredients
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Mousse Base
Whipped Cream Topping
Method
Mousse Preparation
- 1
Melt the Chocolate
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and butter. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) and stir until completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 2
Whisk the Eggs
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and thick, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Add the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract to the egg mixture. Gently fold using a spatula until fully combined, taking care not to deflate the mixture.
- 4
Whipped Cream Topping
- 5
Prepare the Whipped Cream
In a chilled mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, whip on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
- 6
Top the Mousse
Once the mousse is set, remove from the refrigerator and spoon or pipe the whipped cream over the top of each serving. Optionally, garnish with chocolate shavings or berries.