Description
Chocolate mousse is a decadent dessert that strikes the perfect balance between rich chocolate flavor and light, airy texture. This easy chocolate mousse recipe is quick to prepare, requiring just a handful of ingredients. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a quiet evening at home, this delightful treat is sure to impress and satisfy any sweet craving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dark chocolate (60% cocoa or higher)
- 1 cup heavy cream (divided)
- 3 large eggs (separated)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the chopped dark chocolate in a double boiler until smooth; let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whip half of the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- In separate bowls, separate the egg whites and yolks. Whisk yolks with sugar until creamy, then fold in the cooled chocolate.
- Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gently fold into the chocolate mixture.
- Fold in whipped cream gradually until fully combined.
- Spoon mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 110mg