Our Famous Chocolate Mousse Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chocolate Mousse Base
Whipped Cream
Method
Chocolate Mousse Base Preparation
- 1
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and butter. Set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler method) and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 2
Separate the Eggs
While the chocolate mixture cools, separate the egg yolks from the egg whites. Place the yolks in a large mixing bowl and the whites in a separate, clean bowl.
- 3
Mix Egg Yolks and Sugar
Add granulated sugar and vanilla extract to the egg yolks. Whisk until the mixture is pale and creamy.
- 4
Combine Chocolate with Egg Mixture
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking continuously until well combined.
- 5
Beat Egg Whites
Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. This will take about 2-3 minutes.
- 6
Whipped Cream Preparation
- 7
Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, pour the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, whip the cream until soft peaks form.
- 8
Combine Cream with Chocolate Mixture
Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mousse mixture until fully incorporated. Be careful to maintain the fluffiness.
Chilling and Serving
- 9
Chill the Mousse
Spoon the mousse into serving dishes or glasses and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
- 10
Serve
Once set, serve the chocolate mousse chilled, optionally garnished with chocolate shavings or fresh berries.
