Description
This recipe guides you to make a rich and decadent chocolate mousse. It’s perfect for a special occasion or a simple treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces of high-quality dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup of strong brewed coffee
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate and coffee in a heatproof bowl set over a simmering pot of water. Stir until smooth.
- Whisk the egg yolks and sugar in a separate bowl until pale and thick.
- Gradually whisk the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg whites and whipped cream into the chocolate mixture.
- Divide the mousse into serving dishes.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a chocolate with a higher cocoa percentage.
- You can add a splash of liqueur, like Grand Marnier, to the chocolate mixture.
- Garnish with fresh berries or chocolate shavings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg