Decadent Chocolate Mousse Delight

Ingredients

- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup sugar, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- A pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Melt the Chocolate
- In a heatproof bowl, combine the chopped chocolate and water.
- Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water, ensuring the bowl does not touch the water.
- Stir gently until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the butter until fully incorporated. Let it cool slightly.

2. Prepare the Egg Yolks
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks with 2 tablespoons of sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened (about 3 minutes).
- Gradually fold the egg yolk mixture into the cooled chocolate mixture until smooth.

3. Beat the Egg Whites
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.

4. Combine Ingredients
- Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture a third at a time.
- Be careful not to deflate the mixture; use a spatula to gently fold until fully combined.

5. Whip the Cream
- In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream until it reaches soft peaks.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until smooth and fully combined.

6. Chill the Mousse
- Divide the mousse into individual serving dishes or cups.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation: PT15M
15 minutes
- Cooking: PT5M
5 minutes
- Chilling: PT2H
2 hours

Total Time

PT2H20M
2 hours 20 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Chocolate Mousse, Decadent Dessert, Easy Chocolate, Gourmet Mousse, Rich Chocolate, Creamy Dessert, Homemade Mousse, Chocolate Delight, Elegant Dessert, Chocolate Indulgence

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

1400 calories total

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