Jul 09 2026
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La Mousse Au Chocolat Recipe

Inspired by Lucie
Time30m
Serves4

Valrhona 66% chocolate mousse

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Ingredients

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Mousse Ingredients

Method

Mousse Preparation

  1. 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. 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. 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. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Gently fold in the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until well combined. Be careful not to deflate the mixture.

  5. 5

    Beat Egg Whites

    In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture in three additions.

  6. 6

    Chill the Mousse

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

  7. 7

    Serve

    Serve chilled, optionally garnished with whipped cream or chocolate shavings.

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