Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Rich chocolate mousse with whipped cream

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Ingredients

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1
Melt the Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
2
Prepare the Egg Mixture
In a separate bowl, separate the egg yolks from the egg whites. Beat the egg yolks with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until pale and creamy.
3
Combine Chocolate with Egg Yolks
Once the chocolate mixture has cooled slightly, pour it into the egg yolk mixture and mix until well combined.
4
Whip Egg Whites
In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. This can take about 3-5 minutes.
5
Fold in the Egg Whites
Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture in two additions, being careful not to deflate the egg whites.
6
Chill the Mousse
Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.

7
Prepare the Whipped Cream
In a chilled mixing bowl, add the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 2-4 minutes.
8
Serve
Once the mousse has set, serve it topped with a dollop of whipped cream. Optionally, you can garnish with chocolate shavings or berries.