Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Rich chocolate mousse topped with whipped cream
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Ingredients
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Mousse Base
Whipped Cream Topping
Method
Mousse Preparation
- 1
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler) and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 2
Separate Eggs
While the chocolate mixture cools, separate the egg yolks from the egg whites. Place the egg whites in a clean mixing bowl and the yolks in another bowl.
- 3
Mix Egg Yolks and Sugar
Add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract to the egg yolks. Whisk until the mixture is pale and creamy.
- 4
Combine Chocolate and Egg Yolks
Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg yolk mixture, stirring until well combined.
- 5
Whip Egg Whites
Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whip the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
- 6
- 7
Chill the Mousse
Spoon the mousse into individual serving dishes or a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
Whipped Cream Preparation
- 8
Whip Cream
In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer, whip the cream until soft peaks form.
- 9
Top the Mousse
Once the mousse has set, remove it from the refrigerator. Spoon or pipe the whipped cream over the chocolate mousse before serving.