Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Rich chocolate mousse topped with whipped cream.
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Ingredients
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Mousse Ingredients
Whipped Cream Topping
Method
Mousse Preparation
- 1
Melt the Chocolate
Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and place it in a heatproof bowl. Melt the chocolate over a double boiler, stirring frequently until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 2
Separate the Eggs
Carefully separate the egg yolks from the egg whites, placing the yolks in a large mixing bowl and the whites in a separate bowl.
- 3
Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar
Add granulated sugar to the egg yolks and whisk until the mixture is pale and creamy. Stir in the melted chocolate and vanilla extract until well combined.
- 4
Beat Egg Whites
Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
- 5
- 6
Fold in Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until fully incorporated.
- 7
Chill the Mousse
Spoon the mousse into individual serving dishes or a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
Whipped Cream Preparation
- 8
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, beat until soft peaks form.
- 9
Serve
Once the mousse is set, top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream before serving.