Description
Indulge in the richness of this decadent Chocolate Mousse, a velvety and luscious dessert that will satisfy your sweet cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chocolate Mousse:
- 14 ounces 60% dark chocolate (finely chopped)
- 8 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup (99g) granulated sugar
- 4 cups (908ml) heavy cream (divided (steps 3 and 5))
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons espresso powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 and 1/2 cups (340ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (57g) confectioners’ sugar
- chocolate shavings (garnish, optional)
For the Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 and 1/2 cups (340ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (57g) confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- For the Chocolate Mousse: Place the chopped chocolate in a large heatproof bowl. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks and granulated sugar until thick and smooth. Warm 2 and 1/2 cups of cream in a saucepan. Whisk half of the hot cream into the egg yolk/sugar mixture. Cook the tempered cream mixture until thick. Pour over chocolate, add vanilla, espresso powder, and salt. Refrigerate until cold. Beat remaining cream until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture. Spoon into dessert cups and serve.
- For the Whipped Cream Topping: In a large bowl, beat heavy cream and confectioners’ sugar until medium-stiff peaks form. Spoon on top of the mousse, garnish with chocolate shavings, and serve.
Notes
- Make sure to use good quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- You can customize the sweetness by adjusting the amount of sugar to your preference.
- Feel free to add your favorite toppings or garnishes to personalize this dessert.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Beating, Folding
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: Chocolate Mousse, Dessert, Chocolate, Whipped Cream, Decadent
