Irresistible Chocolate Mousse For Easy Indulgence
Indulge in the creamy elegance of chocolate mousse for beginners, where rich dark chocolate meets fluffy whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 oz (200g) dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- 3 large eggs (separated)
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form; set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk egg yolks with sugar until pale and creamy.
- Fold melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture, then gently fold in half of the whipped cream. Finally, fold in the remaining whipped cream.
- In a clean bowl, whip egg whites until stiff peaks form, then carefully fold into the chocolate mixture.
- Spoon into serving dishes and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- This dessert is perfect for celebrations and cozy nights at home.
- Each bite promises to melt in your mouth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 125mg