Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Rich chocolate mousse topped with whipped cream
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Ingredients
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Mousse Base
Whipped Cream Topping
Method
Mousse Preparation
- 1
Melt 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 method) and stir gently until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- 2
Whisk Egg Yolks
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and creamy. Add the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract, stirring until well combined.
- 3
Beat Egg Whites
In a clean bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. This will take about 3-5 minutes.
- 4
- 5
Chill the Mousse
Spoon the mousse into individual serving dishes or a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
Whipped Cream Preparation
- 6
Whip the Cream
In a chilled mixing bowl, pour the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, beat the cream until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
- 7
Serve
Once the mousse has set, remove from the refrigerator. Top each mousse serving with a dollop of whipped cream before serving.