Chocolate Mousse Recipe
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Ingredients
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Mousse Base
Whipped Cream
Method
Preparing the Mousse Base
- 1
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the semi-sweet 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
Whisk Eggs and Sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk the large eggs and granulated sugar together until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Slowly add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring gently to combine. Add the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated. Set aside.
Preparing the Whipped Cream
- 4
Whip the Cream
In a large mixing bowl, pour the heavy cream and add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, whip the cream until soft peaks form.
- 5
Fold in Whipped Cream
Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture in three additions, being careful not to deflate the air in the cream. The mixture should be light and fluffy.
Chilling and Serving
- 6
Chill the Mousse
Transfer the mousse into individual serving dishes or a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
- 7
Serve
Once set, serve the chocolate mousse chilled. Optionally, garnish with additional whipped cream or chocolate shavings.