Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Inspired by ON St. Elmo

Time30m

Serves4

Rich and creamy chocolate mousse topped 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 method) and stir until completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
2
Separate the Eggs
Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites into two separate bowls.
3
Whip Egg Yolks and Sugar
Add the granulated sugar to the egg yolks and whisk until the mixture is pale and thick. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract until well combined.
4
Whip Egg Whites
Using a clean bowl, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture in three batches, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
5
Whip the Cream
In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until fully incorporated.
6
Chill the Mousse
Spoon the mousse into individual serving dishes or cups. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.

7
Prepare the Whipped Cream
In a clean bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
8
Top the Mousse
Once the mousse has set, remove from the refrigerator and top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream.