Chocolate Mousse Recipe
A decadent and easy-to-make chocolate mousse recipe, perfect for any occasion.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 oz semisweet chocolate chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream cold
- 2 large eggs separated
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave.
- In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, beat the egg yolks with powdered sugar until pale and thick.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture.
- Incorporate the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture.
- Whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold gently into the mousse.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate. Garnish with fresh berries or chocolate shavings before serving.