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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
Melt the chocolate
In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate over a pot of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Whip the cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Set aside in the refrigerator.
Prepare the egg mixture
In another bowl, separate the egg yolks and whites. Whisk the egg yolks with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until pale and thick.
Combine chocolate and egg yolks
Fold the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture until well combined.
Fold in the mixtures
Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture, then carefully fold in the beaten egg whites until no streaks remain.
Chill
Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
Serve
Serve chilled, and enjoy your rich and creamy chocolate mousse!