Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Rich chocolate mousse topped with toasted hazelnuts and whipped cream
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Ingredients
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For the Chocolate Mousse
Method
Preparation of Chocolate Mousse
- 1
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt over a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
- 2
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Slowly fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until well combined.
- 4
Whip Cream
In another bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- 5
Fold in Cream
Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until no streaks remain.
- 6
Chill
Pour the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.