Mousse au Chocolat
Indulge in the ultimate French dessert experience with this decadent and airy Mousse au Chocolat. Crafted with velvety dark chocolate, luscious heavy cream, and whipped egg whites, this classic chocolate mousse is the perfect balance of rich, creamy, and light-as-air textures. Flavored with a hint of vanilla and a touch of sugar, it delivers an irresistible depth of flavor in every spoonful. This no-bake dessert comes together in just 30 minutes of prep time and, after chilling to perfection, is ready to delight your taste buds. Whether you serve it elegantly in glasses or topped with chocolate shavings, this six-serving treat is a guaranteed showstopper for everything from dinner parties to romantic evenings. Perfect for chocolate lovers and those seeking an effortlessly elegant dessert, this Mousse au Chocolat will be your new go-to for a sophisticated, crowd-pleasing finish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams dark chocolate
- 300 milliliters heavy cream
- 3 large egg whites
- 3 large egg yolks
- 50 grams sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and place in a heatproof bowl.
Melt the chocolate gently over a double boiler or in a microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the egg yolks and sugar. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is pale and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir the melted chocolate into the yolk and sugar mixture until well combined.
In a clean, dry bowl, whisk the egg whites and salt together using an electric mixer until they form soft peaks. Gradually add the vanilla extract, and continue to whisk until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold a third of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Then carefully fold in the rest of the egg whites, ensuring not to deflate the mixture.
In another clean bowl, whip the heavy cream until it holds soft peaks.
Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate and egg white mixture delicately, ensuring a uniform mousse without losing the airiness.
Spoon the mousse into serving glasses or bowls, and smooth the tops if necessary.
Refrigerate the mousse for at least 2 hours, allowing it to set and chill.
Serve chilled, optionally garnished with chocolate shavings or a small dollop of whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2522 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 177.2 g | 227% | |
| Saturated Fat | 100.1 g | 500% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 868 mg | 289% | |
| Sodium | 914 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 174.4 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 150.2 g | ||
| Protein | 32.8 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 204 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 24.8 mg | 138% | |
| Potassium | 1638 mg | 35% | |
*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.
