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Ingredients
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Mousse Ingredients
Method
Mousse Preparation
- 1
Melt the Chocolate
In a heatproof bowl over simmering water, melt the Valrhona chocolate until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 2
Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Set aside in the refrigerator.
- 3
Beat the Eggs
In another bowl, beat the egg yolks with granulated sugar until pale and creamy. Gently fold the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gently fold in the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until well combined. Be careful not to deflate the mixture.
- 5
- 6
Chill the Mousse
Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
- 7
Serve
Serve chilled, optionally garnished with whipped cream or chocolate shavings.