Homemade Chocolate Mousse: Indulge in This Creamy Delight
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of homemade chocolate mousse, a perfect dessert for chocolate lovers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g dark chocolate
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
- Separate the egg yolks and whites. Whisk the yolks with sugar until pale and creamy.
- Fold the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then fold into the mixture.
- Pour into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content.
- Make sure to serve the mousse chilled for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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