Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

housemade topped with whipped cream

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Ingredients

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1
Melt the Chocolate
In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter together over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
2
Prepare Egg Mixture
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together until pale and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
3
Combine Mixtures
Slowly fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until fully combined.
4
Whip the Cream
In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until no streaks remain.
5
Chill
Spoon the mousse into individual serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
6
Serve
Top with whipped cream before serving. Enjoy your delicious chocolate mousse!