Description
A rich and airy chocolate mousse that evokes sweet memories and brings joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Dark Chocolate (high-quality, 60-70% cacao)
- 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
- 4 Egg Yolks
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate gently in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
- Whisk egg yolks and sugar in a separate bowl until pale and fluffy. Gradually mix in the melted chocolate.
- Whip the cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until no white streaks remain.
- Spoon the mousse into serving cups and refrigerate for at least two hours.
- Serve with shaved chocolate or fresh berries for garnish.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute some of the cream with Greek yogurt or coconut cream. Ensure to chill the mousse long enough for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
Keywords: chocolate mousse, dessert, creamy, indulgent, classic