Mousse au Chocolat
A rich and creamy chocolate mousse dessert that is easy to prepare.
- 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
- 200 grams dark chocolate
- 4 eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate over simmering water.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until pale and combined.
- Mix the melted chocolate into the egg mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract to soft peaks.
- Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until fully combined.
- In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks and gently fold into the mousse.
- Transfer to serving dishes and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use higher quality chocolate.
- Make sure to fold the egg whites gently to maintain the mousse’s light texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 24 grams
- Saturated Fat: 14 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 milligrams
Find it online: https://kochideenwelt.de/mousse-au-chocolat/