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Chocolate Mousse Recipe

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Oct 31 2025

30m

Serves 4

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Recipe information

Make Chocolate Mousse in just 30m. Rich chocolate mousse topped with whipped cream.

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Ingredients

Chocolate Mousse

Whipped Cream Topping

Preparation

Chocolate Mousse Preparation

1. Melt the Chocolate

In a heatproof bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate chips and unsalted butter. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) and stir until the chocolate and butter are completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

2. Whisk the Eggs

In a separate bowl, whisk the large eggs with granulated sugar until the mixture becomes pale and slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes.

3. Combine Mixtures

Once the chocolate mixture is cooled slightly, stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually fold in the egg mixture into the chocolate until well combined.

4. Whip the Cream

In another bowl, beat 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until no white streaks remain.

5. Chill the Mousse

Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.

Whipped Cream Topping Preparation

6. Prepare Whipped Cream

In a clean mixing bowl, beat 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then continue to beat until stiff peaks form.

7. Top the Mousse

Once the mousse is set, pipe or dollop the prepared whipped cream on top of each mousse serving.

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