Chocolate Mousse Recipe

If you’re a chocolate lover, then you know that there’s nothing quite like a rich, creamy chocolate mousse. This classic dessert is the perfect way to indulge your sweet tooth while also enjoying the luxurious texture and flavour of chocolate. While you may think that making homemade chocolate mousse is a difficult and time-consuming task, it’s actually much easier than you might think. Use this recipe for a perfect homemade chocolate mousse.

Chocolate Mousse Recipe

The key to a great Chocolate Mousse is using high-quality ingredients and mastering the technique. To start, you'll need to choose the right type of chocolate - opt for a high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa solids for the best flavour. With a little patience and practice, you'll soon be able to create the perfect homemade chocolate mousse - a decadent dessert that's sure to impress your friends and family.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Chilling Time: 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 25 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine French

Servings 4 people

Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Heatproof Bowl
• Double Boiler Or
• Microwave
• Electric Mixer
• Rubber Spatula
• 4 Dessert Bowls Glass

Ingredients

  

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• 8 oz Dark Chocolate Chopped
• 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter
• 3 Eggs Large, Separated
• 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 cup Heavy Cream

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Instructions

 

• Melt the chocolate and unsalted butter in a double boiler or in a microwave in a heatproof bowl, stirring occasionally until the mixture is smooth. Set aside to cool.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
• Add the cooled chocolate mixture and vanilla extract to the mixing bowl and whisk until well combined.
• In another mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
• In a third mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
• Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture with a rubber spatula.
• Gently fold the beaten heavy cream into the chocolate mixture with a rubber spatula.
• Divide the chocolate mousse evenly into four serving dishes.
• Chill the chocolate mousse in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Serve this chocolate mousse with a dollop of whipped cream and your favorite toppings for an extra special treat. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 6gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 175mgSodium: 70mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28g

Keyword chocolate, Chocolate Mousse, cream, mousse

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