Chocolate Mousse Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Whipped Cream Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Chocolate Base
Melt the Chocolate
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and butter. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Separate Eggs
Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites. Place the egg yolks in a large mixing bowl and the egg whites in a separate clean bowl.
Mix Egg Yolks and Sugar
Add the sugar to the egg yolks and beat with an electric mixer until the mixture is pale and creamy.
Whip Egg Whites
Using a clean mixer, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. This will add lightness to the mousse.
Fold in Egg Whites
Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
Preparation of Whipped Cream
Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
Combine Cream with Chocolate Mixture
Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until it is fully incorporated and smooth.
Chilling and Serving
Chill the Mousse
Spoon the mousse into serving dishes or cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
Serve
Serve chilled, optionally topped with additional whipped cream or chocolate shavings.
