Chocolate Mousse Charlotte
Indulge in the elegance of a Chocolate Mousse Charlotte, a show-stopping dessert that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. This luxurious recipe features a delicate ladyfinger crust encasing a velvety-smooth dark chocolate mousse made with rich 70% cocoa chocolate, whipped heavy cream, and airy egg whites for a heavenly texture. Enhanced with a hint of vanilla and garnished with a dusting of powdered sugar and chocolate shavings, this no-bake masterpiece is perfect for celebrations or as an indulgent treat. With just 30 minutes of prep time and a few simple techniques like folding and whipping, this stunning dessert is easy to assemble yet guaranteed to impress. Perfect for chocoholics and those looking for a sophisticated centerpiece, discover how the Chocolate Mousse Charlotte can elevate your next gathering with its irresistible flavor and timeless appeal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 24 pieces Ladyfingers
- 200 grams Dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)
- 400 ml Heavy cream
- 50 grams Unsalted butter
- 4 large Eggs, separated
- 50 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 20 grams Chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
Line the sides of an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Arrange ladyfingers around the edge of the pan, upright and closely packed, and then line the bottom with more ladyfingers.
Melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter together using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside in the refrigerator.
In another bowl, beat the egg yolks and granulated sugar together until pale and creamy. Stir in the cooled melted chocolate and vanilla extract until combined.
In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture in two additions, taking care not to deflate.
Next, fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture in two additions until fully incorporated and fluffy.
Pour the chocolate mousse into the ladyfinger-lined springform pan. Smooth out the top with a spatula and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until set.
Carefully remove the springform pan and parchment paper. Dust the top of the mousse with powdered sugar and garnish with chocolate shavings before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4262 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 276.8 g | 355% | |
| Saturated Fat | 160.0 g | 800% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 511 mg | 170% | |
| Sodium | 524 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 372.9 g | 136% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.4 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 194.3 g | ||
| Protein | 49.0 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 229 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 29.5 mg | 164% | |
| Potassium | 1986 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
