Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate mousse is the epitome of indulgence, offering a rich, velvety texture that melts in your mouth with every spoonful. This simple yet luxurious dessert requires only five ingredients and is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a sweet moment at home. With its deep chocolate flavor and airy consistency, this chocolate mousse promises to be an unforgettable treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl in the microwave, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Separate egg yolks from whites; whisk yolks with sugar until pale and creamy.
- Fold melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture, then gently incorporate whipped cream.
- Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold them into the chocolate mixture.
- Spoon mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 150mg