Description
A rich and creamy classic chocolate mousse that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate and butter together in a double boiler.
- Whisk the egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick.
- Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture.
- Pour the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Notes
- Serve chilled.
- You can top with whipped cream or chocolate shavings.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: classic chocolate mousse