Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Rich chocolate mousse topped with whipped cream.

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Ingredients

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1
Melt the Chocolate
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
2
Whip the Egg Yolks
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
3
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg yolk mixture, stirring constantly until well combined.
4
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.
5
Whip the Cream
In another bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mousse mixture.
6
Chill
Spoon the mousse into individual serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
7
Serve
Serve chilled, optionally topped with additional whipped cream and chocolate shavings.