Decadent Chocolate Mousse
Cuisine: French
Indulge in the velvety richness of this decadent chocolate mousse that will melt in your mouth with every spoonful. The perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess makes it a heavenly dessert for any occasion.
Difficulty: MEDIUM
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 8 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 4 eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
Directions:
- Melt chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks with sugar until pale and thick. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Slowly pour the chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture, stirring constantly.
- Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture.
- In another bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture.
- Divide the mousse into serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Garnish with shaved chocolate or fresh berries before serving.