Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Rich and creamy chocolate mousse topped with whipped cream.
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Ingredients
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Mousse Base
Whipped Cream Topping
Method
Mousse Preparation
Melt the Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Whip the Egg Yolks
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and granulated sugar together until pale and creamy. Add in the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
Chill the Mousse
Transfer the mousse into serving glasses or bowls and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
Whipped Cream Preparation
Whip the Cream
In a large bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, whip the cream until soft peaks form.
Top the Mousse
Once the mousse has set, remove it from the refrigerator and dollop or pipe the whipped cream on top of each serving.