Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Rich chocolate mousse topped with whipped cream.
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Ingredients
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Mousse Ingredients
Whipped Cream Topping
Method
Mousse Preparation
- 1
Melt the Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and butter. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 2
Whisk the Eggs and Sugar
In a separate bowl, separate the egg yolks from the egg whites. Whisk the egg yolks with granulated sugar until pale and thick. Add the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Chill the Mousse
Spoon the mousse into individual serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
Whipped Cream Preparation
- 5
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, whip the cream until soft peaks form.
- 6
Top the Mousse
Once the mousse is set, remove from the refrigerator and top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream.