Chocolate Mousse Recipe: Silky and Decadent
Silky Chocolate Mousse with dark chocolate and whipped cream.
Ingredients
- 8 oz dark chocolate 70% cocoa, chopped
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup strong brewed coffee or water
- 3 large eggs separated
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 1 cup heavy cream chilled
- Optional: Whipped cream chocolate shavings, berries
- Suggested Pairings: Raspberries espresso
Instructions
- Melt chocolate with butter and coffee; cool slightly.
- Whisk egg yolks with 2 tbsp sugar, vanilla, and salt; stir in chocolate. Taste and adjust the sweetness.
- Whip egg whites with 2 tbsp sugar to stiff peaks.
- Whip cream to soft peaks.
- Fold egg whites, then cream, into the chocolate mixture.
- Spoon into white ceramic ramekins; chill 2 hours.
- Serve with whipped cream, shavings, berries, and espresso.
Notes
- Use clean bowls for whipping egg whites.
- Store in the fridge for 3 days or freeze for 1 month.
- Try vegan or mocha variations.
- Pair with shortbread.