Description
Chocolate Mousse is a classic no-bake dessert that combines rich dark chocolate with fluffy whipped cream and airy egg whites for a perfectly smooth, indulgent treat. It’s elegant yet easy to make, ideal for dinner parties or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
- 200 grams (7 oz) dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (double boiler). Let it cool slightly.
- In a clean bowl, whisk egg yolks with sugar until pale and creamy.
- Stir in the melted chocolate and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks. Gently fold into the chocolate mixture.
- Beat egg whites to stiff peaks. Carefully fold into the mousse, one third at a time, to keep it airy.
- Spoon the mousse into glasses or bowls and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use semi-sweet chocolate for a sweeter version.
- Add espresso powder for a mocha twist.
- Stir in a tablespoon of liqueur (like Grand Marnier or Baileys) for a boozy version.
- Top with whipped cream, chocolate curls, or fresh berries for extra flair.
- Use pasteurized eggs if concerned about raw egg safety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
