Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Rich chocolate mousse topped with fresh berries.

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Ingredients

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1
Melt the Chocolate
Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and place it in a heatproof bowl. Melt the chocolate over a double boiler, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
2
Prepare the Egg Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, separate the egg yolks from the egg whites. Add the granulated sugar to the egg yolks and whisk until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
3
Combine Chocolate and Egg Yolk Mixture
Slowly pour the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture while continuously whisking to combine. Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
4
Whip the Egg Whites
In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture until no white streaks remain.
5
Whip the Cream
In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until fully incorporated.
6
Chill the Mousse
Spoon the mousse mixture into individual serving glasses or bowls. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.

7
Prepare the Berries
Rinse the fresh berries under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
8
Serve the Mousse
Once the mousse is set, remove it from the refrigerator. Top each serving with a handful of fresh berries and a few mint leaves for garnish.