Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Chocolate Mousse is a sophisticated, smooth, and creamy dessert perfect for dinner parties or any time you are feeling fancy!!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
cooling time2 hours hrs
Total Time2 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Servings: 6
Author: Lil' Luna
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream divided
- 8 ounces semi sweet baking chocolate chopped
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Beat egg yolks in the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment for 3 minutes until thick. Gradually add the sugar while beating.
Heat 1 cup of cream in a small saucepan until hot. With the mixer on, stream ½ of the hot cream into the eggs. Once combined, pour the mixture into the pot with the remaining ½ cup of cream. Turn the heat to low and cook until thick, stirring constantly (5 minutes).
Mix in the vanilla and then add in the chocolate in 3 batches, stirring over low heat until melted and smooth.
Pour the mix into a large bowl, cover, and place in the fridge for 1½-2 hours, stirring every 20-30 minutes. Once no longer warm, remove from the fridge and whip up the remaining 1½ cups heavy cream to stiff peaks. Fold the cream into the cooled chocolate mixture.
Pipe or spoon the mouse into small glasses. Cover and place in the fridge until ready to serve.
Garnish with fresh whipped cream and shaved chocolate.
Serving: 6g | Calories: 636kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 32g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 268mg | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 1650IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 3mg