Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Rich chocolate mousse topped with whipped cream.

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Ingredients

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1
Melt Chocolate
In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter together over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
2
Whip Egg Yolks
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until pale and creamy. Add the melted chocolate mixture and mix until combined.
3
Beat Egg Whites
In another bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture in three additions.
4
Whip Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until fully incorporated.
5
Chill
Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
6
Serve
Serve chilled, topped with additional whipped cream if desired.