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A decadent assortment of gourmet chocolate desserts, including truffles, molten lava cake, and chocolate-dipped strawberries, elegantly presented on a dark wooden platter.

Decadent Chocolate Mousse

A rich and creamy chocolate mousse that melts in your mouth, perfect for any chocolate lover!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 4 people
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Base

  • 200 g dark chocolate 70% cocoa, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter unsalted

Mousse Mixture

  • 3 large eggs separated
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream cold

Instructions
 

  • Melt the dark chocolate and butter over a double boiler. Let it cool slightly.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks with sugar until pale and creamy.
  • Gently fold the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture.
  • In another bowl, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form.
  • In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  • Gently fold the whipped egg whites and whipped cream into the chocolate mixture.
  • Divide into serving dishes and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of sea salt or a splash of coffee extract.
Keyword Chocolate, Mousse, Sweet