Description
A rich and creamy chocolate dessert that delights chocolate lovers with its light and airy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 300 milliliters heavy cream
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melting the Chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate using a double boiler method and let it cool slightly.
- Preparing the Egg Mixture: Beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form, then gradually add sugar. In another bowl, whisk egg yolks with vanilla and mix with melted chocolate.
- Whipping the Cream: Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Combining Ingredients: Gently fold the whipped cream and beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture.
- Chilling the Mousse: Spoon the mixture into cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
Notes
- Ensure chocolate is not too hot when mixing with eggs to avoid cooking them.
- Avoid over-whipping the cream to maintain its airy quality.
- Chill the mousse properly for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chocolate mousse, dessert, French dessert, creamy dessert