Description
Rich, velvety chocolate mousse delights dessert enthusiasts with its luxurious French-inspired elegance. Silky chocolate layers melt effortlessly, promising an indulgent experience that lingers deliciously on your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate
- 7 ounces (200 grams) dark chocolate (75 percent cocoa solids), broken into pieces
Eggs
- 3 large eggs, separated
Sweetener
- 1.5 ounces (40 grams) golden caster sugar
Liquid
- 4 fluid ounces (120 milliliters) warm water
Instructions
- Gently melt chocolate using a double boiler method, stirring continuously until smooth and glossy, approximately 5-6 minutes over low heat.
- Remove chocolate from heat and allow to cool slightly for 2-3 minutes, then carefully incorporate egg yolks, mixing until fully integrated and creating a rich, silky base.
- In a separate clean bowl, whip egg whites using an electric mixer, gradually introducing sugar until stiff, glossy peaks form and the mixture becomes voluminous and stable.
- Delicately fold the whipped egg white mixture into the chocolate base, using gentle sweeping motions to maintain the airiness and prevent deflating the meringue.
- Distribute the mousse evenly into individual serving vessels, ensuring a consistent texture and aesthetic appearance.
- Refrigerate the prepared mousse for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing the dessert to set and develop a sophisticated, creamy consistency.
- Prior to serving, optionally garnish with a dollop of freshly whipped cream and a light dusting of cocoa powder for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based chocolate and coconut cream instead of traditional ingredients.
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature to achieve maximum volume when whisking egg whites.
- Gently fold egg whites to maintain their airy texture and prevent deflating the mousse.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa for a rich, intense flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 296
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg