Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Rich chocolate mousse topped with whipped cream.
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Ingredients
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Chocolate Mousse
Whipped Cream Topping
Method
Chocolate Mousse
- 1
Melt the Chocolate
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 2
Prepare the Egg Mixture
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes pale and thick. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Once the chocolate mixture has cooled slightly, stir in the vanilla extract. Then, gently fold the egg mixture into the chocolate mixture until fully combined.
- 4
Whip the Cream
In a clean bowl, whip the heavy cream until it forms soft peaks. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture in three additions, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
- 5
Chill the Mousse
Spoon the mousse into individual serving dishes or glasses. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
Whipped Cream Topping
- 6
Prepare the Whipped Cream
In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream together with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- 7
Top the Mousse
Once the mousse has set, remove it from the refrigerator. Spoon or pipe the whipped cream over the top of each mousse serving just before serving.
