Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with this Indulgent Chocolate Mousse Recipe. This rich, creamy dessert is a perfect way to satisfy your sweet cravings, whether you’re hosting a dinner party or treating yourself at home. With its velvety texture and deep chocolate flavor, this mousse will impress anyone lucky enough to taste it. The best part? It comes together effortlessly, requiring minimal time in the kitchen while ensuring maximum enjoyment at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt the bittersweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave. Stir until smooth and let cool slightly.
- In another bowl, whisk egg yolks with half of the sugar until pale and thick. Gradually add melted chocolate while stirring continuously.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form, then add remaining sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Whip heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the chocolate mixture, then carefully fold in beaten egg whites until no streaks remain.
- Spoon mousse into serving cups and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 150mg