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Chocolate Mousse

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๐Ÿซ This Chocolate Mousse Recipe delivers a creamy texture paired with a rich, indulgent chocolate flavor that’s perfect for any occasion.
๐Ÿฅ„ It’s a sophisticated yet easy dessert to prepare, offering a luxurious treat with authentic ingredients and minimal effort.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

– 3 eggs (approximately 55g/2 oz each)

– 125g / 4.5 oz dark cooking chocolate, bittersweet / 70% cocoa

– 10g / 0.3 oz unsalted butter

– 1/2 cup full-fat cream

– 3 tablespoons caster sugar (superfine white sugar)

– whipped cream

– chocolate shavings

– raspberries

– mint sprigs

Instructions

1-First, separate the eggs when they’re cold; pop the whites into a large bowl and the yolks into a smaller one, then let the whites warm up a bit.

2-Next, whisk those yolks until they’re smooth and uniform it only takes a minute.

3-For the chocolate part, break up 125g of dark cooking chocolate with 10g of unsalted butter and melt it gently in the microwave, doing 30-second bursts and stirring in between so it doesn’t scorch.

4-Once that’s cooled slightly, beat 1/2 cup of full-fat cream until stiff peaks form, but don’t overdo it or it’ll get grainy.

5-Add 3 tablespoons of caster sugar to the egg whites and beat them to firm peaks for that fluffy lift.

6-Now, fold the yolks into the whipped cream gently, maybe 8 folds tops, as some streaks are okay.

7-Check that your melted chocolate is warm and runny at least 95ยฐF, ideally 104ยฐF then fold it into the cream and yolk mix, about 8 folds again.

8-Bringing It All Together: Add a quarter of the beaten egg whites to the chocolate mixture and fold until it’s mixed in, around 10 folds. Then, fold that chocolate blend into the rest of the egg whites until smooth, up to 12 folds, making sure no lumps remain. Divide into 4 small glasses and pop them in the fridge to set. Before serving, top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and maybe some raspberries or mint for a fun twist.

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Notes

๐Ÿซ Use baking or cooking chocolate (not eating chocolate) to avoid grainy mousse.
๐ŸŒŸ Choose bittersweet dark chocolate (70% cocoa) for deep flavor with balanced sweetness.
๐Ÿฅ› Use full-fat cream (35% fat or higher) that whips well; avoid pouring creams.
โ„๏ธ Separate eggs when cold and let whites warm slightly before beating for best volume.
๐Ÿธ Add any flavorings like liquor to room temperature melted chocolate with butter to prevent seizing.
๐Ÿฅ„ Work steadily to keep whipped egg whites and cream cool to maintain their volume.
๐Ÿฅš Raw eggs are used; pregnant women and infants should use pasteurized eggs for safety.
๐Ÿ•’ Mousse can be refrigerated up to a week with minimal texture change.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Chilling time: 6 hours
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Whisking and Folding
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 375
  • Sugar: 19 grams
  • Sodium: 92 milligrams
  • Fat: 26 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 18 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 27 grams
  • Fiber: 1 gram
  • Protein: 7 grams
  • Cholesterol: 171 milligrams