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Ingredients
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Mousse de Chocolate Ingredients
Method
Mousse de Chocolate Directions
- 1
Melt the Chocolate
In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 2
Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Set aside.
- 3
Prepare Egg Yolks
In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the granulated sugar and vanilla extract until light and creamy.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gently fold the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture until well combined.
- 5
Fold in Whipped Cream
Carefully fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until no streaks remain.
- 6
- 7
Incorporate Egg Whites
Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture in three additions, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
- 8
Chill the Mousse
Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
