Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Rich dark chocolate mousse with whipped cream and berries.
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Ingredients
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Chocolate Mousse
Toppings
Method
Chocolate Mousse
- 1
Melt Chocolate and Butter
Place the chopped dark chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method). Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 2
Whip Egg Yolks
In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks with 1 tablespoon of sugar until thick, pale, and slightly increased in volume, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Combine Chocolate and Yolks
Slowly whisk the slightly cooled chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture until fully combined. Stir in vanilla extract.
- 4
Beat Egg Whites
In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt using an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- 5
Fold in Egg Whites
Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture in three additions, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
- 6
Whip Cream
In another bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream to soft peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate and egg mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
- 7
Chill Mousse
Spoon the mousse into individual serving dishes or glasses. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
Toppings
- 8
Whip Cream Topping
In a chilled mixing bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Keep chilled until ready to serve.
- 9
Prepare Berries
Wash and gently pat dry the fresh berries. If using strawberries, hull and slice them.
- 10
Assemble and Serve
Before serving, top each chocolate mousse with a dollop of whipped cream. Garnish with fresh berries and optionally sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings.