Chocolate mousse Recipe
French · Dessert · 25 min total
A classic French chocolate mousse that is rich, airy, and decadent. This recipe uses eggs and dark chocolate for a silky texture without gelatin.
20
min prep
min prep
5
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
420
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with 1 tablespoon of sugar until pale and thick. Stir in the melted chocolate and vanilla extract.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with salt until foamy. Gradually add the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks.
- Fold one-third of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it, then gently fold in the remaining whites until just combined. Finally, fold in the whipped cream.
- Divide the mousse among 4 serving dishes. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set. Serve chilled.
Tips
- For best results, use high-quality dark chocolate.
- The mousse can be made a day ahead and kept covered in the fridge.
- Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired.
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