Recipe Details
- Prep Time
- 20 mins
- Cooking Time
- 5 mins
- Total Time
- 25 mins
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- easy
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Classic Chocolate Mousse
A rich and decadent chocolate mousse, perfect for any occasion.
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 5 min
Serves: 6
easy
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 2In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick.
- 3Gradually whisk the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture until smooth.
- 4In another bowl, beat the egg whites with the salt until stiff peaks form.
- 5Gently fold one-third of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Then, gently fold in the remaining egg whites until just combined.
- 6In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 7Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until just combined.
- 8Divide the mousse among individual serving dishes or glasses.
- 9Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the mousse to set.
- 10Garnish with chocolate shavings, berries, or whipped cream before serving (optional).