Description
Experience the bliss of homemade chocolate mousse, a classic dessert that combines rich cocoa flavor with an airy, melt-in-your-mouth texture. This easy-to-make recipe requires just a handful of high-quality ingredients and minimal effort, making it perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself. Serve it chilled, topped with whipped cream or fresh berries, and savor each delightful spoonful!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz bittersweet chocolate (70% cacao)
- 3 large eggs (separated)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth.
- Whip egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, whisk egg yolks with granulated sugar until pale and creamy (3-4 minutes).
- Gently fold the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture.
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form and fold it into the chocolate mixture.
- Carefully incorporate the whipped egg whites into the mixture.
- Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 190mg