Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Melt the Chocolate
Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and place it in a heatproof bowl. Melt the chocolate over a double boiler or microwave until smooth. Allow it to cool slightly.
2
Whisk the Egg Yolks
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and creamy.
3
Combine Chocolate and Yolks
Slowly add the melted chocolate to the egg yolk mixture, stirring continuously until fully combined. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
4
Beat the Egg Whites
In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture in three additions, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
5
Whip the Cream
In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until no streaks remain.
6
Chill the Mousse
Spoon the mousse into serving dishes or cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
7
Serve
Garnish with chocolate shavings or whipped cream, if desired, and serve chilled.