Chocolate Mousse

This Chocolate Mousse is one of my favorite French desserts. It’s elegant smooth, creamy, airy, and most of all chocolatey. I always recommend this dessert for elegant dinners.

Although chocolate mousse is a staple in many high-end restaurants and may appear to be a complex recipe, don’t be intimidated. Despite its refined appearance, it’s actually quite easy and quick to prepare. With just a few simple steps, you can create a dessert that will surely impress your guests and leave them wanting more.

One of the reasons I love chocolate mousse is its versatility. You can serve it in a variety of ways, from individual ramekins to elegant martini glasses, and garnish it with fresh berries, a dollop of whipped cream, or a sprinkle of cocoa powder. This adaptability makes it perfect for any occasion, for either a casual family gathering or a formal dinner party.

How to make classic French Chocolate Mousse

Begin by melting the chocolate over a bain-marie until it becomes smooth. Once melted, add the butter and incorporate it until well blended.

In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites with a mixer until they become foamy. Gradually add the sugar while continuing to whip until the mixture forms very stiff peaks.

Next, beat the egg yolks with your chosen flavor ingredients, and then add this mixture to the chocolate. Fold a spoonful of the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it.

Pour the chocolate mixture into the remaining whipped egg whites and gently fold until everything is well combined.

Transfer the mousse into serving bowls, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.

How to make the mousse without using raw eggs

If you’re not comfortable using raw eggs, you can gently heat them to make them safer. For the egg yolks, combine them with 1 tablespoon of sugar and place the mixture over a pot of simmering water. Stir continuously until a thermometer reads 160°F (70°C).

For the egg whites, combine the whites, sugar, and salt in a heatproof bowl. Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water (bain-marie) and whisk constantly for about 5 minutes, or until the mixture reaches 160°F (71°C) on a thermometer. Once heated, remove from the heat and mix on high speed for about 5-7 minutes until glossy stiff peaks form.

From here continue with the instructions as mentioned.

Before serving, decorate as desired. Enjoy your rich and creamy chocolate mousse! If you try it out, make sure to share the photos with me on Instagram. Would love to see how it turns out for you.

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Chocolate Mousse

5 from 2 votes

Chocolate mousse is a great elegant dessert, smooth, creamy and airy with lots of chocolate. Quite easy and fast recipe, will surely impress your guests.

Servings 3 servings

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  

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• 5.5 oz (150g) dark chocolate
• 3 eggs , separated
• 3 tbsp (50g) butter
• 1/4 cup (50g) sugar
• flavors - you choose (rum, orange)

Instructions

 

• Melt chocolate over a bain-marie until smooth. Add butter and incorporate until well blended. 
• Whip egg whites until foamy with a mixer and gradually add the sugar whipping the whole time until it holds very stiff peaks. 
• Beat the yolks with your chosen flavor ingredients, and add to the chocolate mixture.
• Fold in a spoonful of the whites into the chocolate mixture then pour the chocolate into the remaining whites and fold gently until well combined. 
• Pour the mousse into serving bowls. Wrap with plastic and refrigerate few hours or overnight. Decorate if desired  before serving. 

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Notes

1. If you don't feel comfortable using raw eggs, you can place the egg yolks with 1 tbsp sugar over a pot with simmering water and stir continuously until the thermometer reads 160F (70C).
2. For the egg whites place the whites, sugar and salt in a heat proof bowl. Place over a pan with simmering water (bain-marie). Whisk constantly, for about 5 minutes, or if you have a thermometer until it reaches 160F (71C). Remove from heat and start mixing on high speed for about 5-7 minutes, until glossy stiff peaks form. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving out of 3Calories: 515kcalCarbohydrates: 46.9gProtein: 9.5gFat: 32.7gSaturated Fat: 20.3gCholesterol: 233mgSugar: 42.9g

Calories: 515kcal

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: French

Keyword: chocolate, mousse