Sep 24 2026
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Mousse Al Cioccolato Recipe

Inspired by IL Covo Trattoria
Time30m
Serves4

Belgium chocolate mousse served with whipped cream, raspberry coulis & little cookies.

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Ingredients

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Chocolate Mousse

Whipped Cream

Raspberry Coulis

Cookies

Method

Chocolate Mousse Preparation

  1. 1

    Melt Chocolate

    In a heatproof bowl, melt the Belgian dark chocolate and unsalted butter together over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Whisk Eggs

    In a separate bowl, whisk the large eggs and granulated sugar together until thick and pale.

  3. 3

    Combine Mixtures

    Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until well combined.

  4. 4

    Whip Cream

    In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until fully incorporated.

  5. 5

    Chill

    Pour the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.

Whipped Cream Preparation

  1. 6

    Whip Cream

    In a bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Set aside in the refrigerator.

Raspberry Coulis Preparation

  1. 7

    Make Coulis

    In a saucepan, combine fresh raspberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the raspberries break down. Strain to remove seeds and let cool.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Serve

    To serve, top the chilled chocolate mousse with whipped cream, drizzle with raspberry coulis, and garnish with small butter cookies.

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