Chocolate Mousse Recipe
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This easy chocolate mousse recipe is perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight dessert. It's made with just a few simple ingredients and is ready in no time.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, melt the chocolate and heavy cream. Stir until smooth.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually whisk in the melted chocolate mixture until smooth.
- In a clean bowl, using clean beaters, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture until just combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the mousse into individual serving dishes or a serving bowl.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Tips
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate.
- To make the mousse ahead of time, prepare the mousse as directed and then refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, let the mousse sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
- To serve the mousse in individual serving dishes, you can either spoon the mousse into the dishes or pipe it into the dishes using a pastry bag fitted with a star tip.
- To garnish the mousse, you can use shaved chocolate, fresh berries, or whipped cream.
