Description
This Rich Chocolate Mousse is an irresistible dessert featuring dark chocolate, eggs, and cream. Simple to prepare, it’s perfect for a quick dinner or a comforting treat that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 eggs (~55g/2 oz each)
- 125g / 4.5 oz dark cooking chocolate, bittersweet / 70% cocoa
- 10g / 0.3 oz unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup cream, full fat
- 3 tbsp caster sugar (superfine white sugar)
- more whipped cream
- chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Work at a steady pace to ensure whipped egg whites and cream remain cool.
- Separate the eggs while they are cold, placing egg whites in one bowl and yolks in another. Set the whites aside while preparing other ingredients.
- Whisk the egg yolks until uniform in texture.
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a microwave-proof bowl. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth and set aside to cool slightly.
- Beat the cream until stiff peaks form, avoiding over-whipping.
- Add sugar to the egg whites and beat until firm peaks develop.
Notes
Ensure your equipment and bowls are clean and dry for best results when whipping egg whites.
For a flavored mousse, consider adding espresso or liqueur to the melted chocolate before mixing.
Garnish with additional whipped cream and chocolate shavings for an elegant touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mousse
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 135mg