Description
A classic French dessert, Mousse au Chocolat is a rich and airy chocolate mousse made from high-quality dark chocolate, whipped cream, and delicate egg whites. This no-bake dessert combines smooth, creamy textures with intense chocolate flavor, perfect for any special occasion or a sophisticated treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base
- 200 g dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)
Eggs and Sugar
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 1 pinch of salt
Cream
- 200 ml heavy cream, chilled
Optional Garnish
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Melting Chocolate: Break the dark chocolate into pieces and melt it gently in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly to avoid cooking the eggs.
- Preparing Egg Yolks: In a clean mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks together with the granulated sugar until the mixture becomes pale and creamy. This helps to create a smooth and rich base for the mousse.
- Combining Chocolate and Yolks: Slowly pour the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture while stirring continuously to ensure the ingredients blend well without curdling.
- Beating Egg Whites: In another clean bowl, whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. This step is crucial for giving the mousse its light and airy texture.
- Whipping Cream: Whip the chilled heavy cream in a separate bowl until soft peaks appear, which will add creaminess and volume to the mousse.
- Folding Ingredients: Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate and yolk mixture to maintain the softness, followed by carefully folding in the beaten egg whites. Take care to fold slowly to keep the mousse light and fluffy.
- Chilling: Spoon the mousse mixture into serving glasses or bowls. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the mousse to set and develop its full flavor and texture.
- Serving: Before serving, optionally garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor and richer texture.
- Ensure all bowls and utensils are clean and dry when whipping egg whites to achieve maximum volume.
- This recipe contains raw eggs; for safety, consider using pasteurized eggs if preferred.
- Chilling time is essential for setting the mousse properly; do not skip or shorten this time.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
