Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Our delicate, yet rich signature chocolate mousse dessert
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Ingredients
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Chocolate Mousse Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
Melt the Chocolate
In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) or in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth. Let cool slightly.
Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with the vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Set aside.
Prepare the Egg Mixture
In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the granulated sugar until pale and creamy. Stir in the melted chocolate until well combined.
Combine the Mixtures
Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate-egg mixture until fully incorporated. Be careful not to deflate the mixture.
Chill the Mousse
Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
Serve
Serve chilled, optionally garnished with whipped cream or chocolate shavings.
