Description
Classic chocolate mousse is a rich and creamy dessert made with chocolate, eggs, and cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
- Whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until pale.
- Combine melted chocolate with egg yolk mixture.
- In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture gently.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold into the mixture.
- Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and chill for at least 2 hours.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Ensure no egg yolk gets into the egg whites for proper whipping.
- Serve with whipped cream or chocolate shavings on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: classic chocolate mousse, chocolate dessert, mousse recipe