Fluffy chocolate mousse: Indulge in this heavenly treat!
A rich and airy chocolate mousse that melts in your mouth, perfect for any chocolate lover.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, melt the chocolate chips over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until pale and fluffy.
- Add the melted chocolate and vanilla extract to the egg mixture, and mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until no streaks remain.
- Divide the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet.
- Make sure the chocolate is not too hot when mixing with the eggs to avoid scrambling.
- Can be topped with whipped cream or chocolate shavings before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg