Chocolate Mousse
A silky, cloudlike Chocolate Mousse that offers a rich, chocolatey flavor and a glossy, airy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 270 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate ganache by warming heavy cream and pouring it over chopped chocolate, then stir until smooth.
- Combine egg whites, granulated sugar, cream of tartar, and salt over simmering water and whisk until warm.
- Whip the mixture on high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the ganache into the meringue carefully to maintain airiness.
- Portion the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Serve with optional toppings like cocoa dust or chocolate shavings.
Notes
Use a clean, dry bowl for whipping egg whites to ensure stable peaks. Refrigerate covered for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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