Description
A luxurious dessert that combines rich dark chocolate with a light, airy texture for an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 3 large eggs (separated)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Begin by breaking the dark chocolate into pieces and melting it in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water.
- Whisk the egg yolks with the granulated sugar until pale and thick.
- Once melted and cooled slightly, mix the chocolate into the egg yolk mixture while whisking continuously.
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold in one-third of the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture, then carefully fold in the remaining cream until just combined.
- Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours to set.
Notes
Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor, and always fold gently to maintain the airy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg