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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
Cook Time10 minutes
cooling time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Servings: 6
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • 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

For the garnish:

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutrition

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