Chocolate mousse is a delicious and creamy dessert that typically consists of chocolate, eggs, sugar, and whipped cream. Here’s a simple recipe for making chocolate mousse:
Ingredients:
- 200g (7 oz) good quality dark chocolate, chopped
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions:
- Melt the Chocolate:
- Place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
- Melt the chocolate using a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring occasionally until smooth. Allow it to cool slightly.
- Separate Eggs:
- Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Place the yolks in one bowl and the whites in another.
- Beat Egg Yolks:
- Whisk the egg yolks with half of the sugar until the mixture becomes pale and slightly thick. Stir in the melted chocolate and vanilla extract.
- Whip Egg Whites:
- In a clean, dry bowl, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Combine Mixtures:
- Gently fold a small portion of the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Then, carefully fold in the rest of the egg whites until well combined.
- Whip the Cream:
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Final Assembly:
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until smooth and well combined.
- Chill:
- Spoon the chocolate mousse into serving glasses or bowls.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
- Serve:
- Prior to serving, you can garnish the chocolate mousse with grated chocolate, cocoa powder, or whipped cream if desired.
Enjoy your homemade chocolate mousse! Remember that this is a basic recipe, and you can always customize it by adding flavorings like coffee or liqueur, or experimenting with different types of chocolate.
