Decadent Dark Chocolate Mousse (Print version)
Silky, rich dark chocolate mousse combined with whipped cream and garnished with fresh berries.
# Ingredient List:
→ Chocolate Base
01 - 6 oz high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
02 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces
→ Mousse Mixture
03 - 3 large eggs, separated
04 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
05 - 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt
→ Whipped Cream
07 - 1/2 cup heavy cream, cold
→ Garnish (optional)
08 - Shaved chocolate or cocoa powder
09 - Fresh berries
10 - Whipped cream
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine chopped dark chocolate and unsalted butter in a heatproof bowl over gently simmering water. Stir continuously until smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
02 - Whisk egg yolks with half the granulated sugar and vanilla extract in a clean bowl until thickened and pale.
03 - Fold the melted chocolate mixture gently into the egg yolk mixture until fully blended.
04 - In a separate clean bowl, beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar and continue beating to glossy, stiff peaks.
05 - Fold one-third of the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Carefully fold in the remaining egg whites until incorporated without deflating.
06 - Whip cold heavy cream to soft peaks in a separate bowl. Gently fold the cream into the chocolate mixture until homogenous and free of streaks.
07 - Distribute mousse evenly into four serving glasses or ramekins. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours until fully set.
08 - Optionally adorn with shaved chocolate, fresh berries, or additional whipped cream before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It's like sharing a delicious secret that melts in your mouth and leaves you wanting more
- The rich chocolate flavor is balanced perfectly with light, airy texture, making it surprisingly easy to enjoy without feeling heavy
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- Precise folding is key to keeping the mousse light; overmixing will deflate the air you worked hard to incorporate
- Using fresh, good quality chocolate and cold cream makes a huge difference in flavor and finish
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- Use a heatproof bowl and keep water gently simmering for melting chocolate to avoid scorching
- A little vanilla and salt transform this simple recipe into something extraordinary