Description
A rich yet airy chocolate mousse made with just four simple ingredients, delivering a smooth, velvety texture and deep chocolate flavor that melts in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams dark chocolate
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup sugar
Instructions
- Prepare a double boiler or heatproof bowl over simmering water.
- Melt the dark chocolate gently until smooth, then remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Separate the eggs, placing yolks in one bowl and whites in another.
- Whisk the egg yolks into the slightly cooled melted chocolate until smooth.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture.
- Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add sugar and continue beating until glossy peaks form.
- Carefully fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture in batches, keeping the texture light and airy.
- Spoon the mousse into serving cups and smooth the tops.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
- Fold gently to maintain the airy texture.
- Ensure the chocolate is not too hot when mixing with eggs.
- Chill thoroughly to achieve the perfect consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg