Fluffy chocolate mousse: Discover the secret to perfection!
A rich and airy chocolate mousse that melts in your mouth, perfect for any dessert 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
- 200g dark chocolate
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Begin by melting the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until pale and creamy.
- Fold the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until fully combined.
- In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then fold them into the chocolate mixture carefully.
- Pour the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa.
- Ensure that no egg yolk gets into the egg whites for proper whipping.
- Serve with whipped cream or chocolate shavings on top for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg