Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Rich chocolate mousse with whipped cream

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Ingredients

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1
Melt the Chocolate
In a heatproof bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and unsalted 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.
2
Whisk the Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the large eggs and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened. This should take about 4-5 minutes.
3
Combine Ingredients
Add the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract to the egg mixture. Gently fold the ingredients together until well combined.
4
Whip the Cream
In a large mixing bowl, whip 300 ml of heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. This should take about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer.
5
Fold in the Cream
Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture in three additions. Be careful not to deflate the whipped cream; the mousse should be light and airy.
6
Chill the Mousse
Spoon the mousse into serving cups or bowls and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.

7
Prepare the Whipped Cream
In a medium mixing bowl, combine 100 ml of heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip together until stiff peaks form, which should take about 3-4 minutes.
8
Serve
Once the mousse is set, top each serving with a dollop of the prepared whipped cream. Optionally, garnish with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder before serving.