Description
Smooth chocolate mousse whispers romantic French culinary passion, delivering delicate layers of rich cocoa elegance. Sweet indulgence melts effortlessly, inviting you to savor each luxurious spoonful of pure dessert bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 ounces (170 grams) dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 1/4 cups (300 milliliters) heavy cream, divided
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Garnish:
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Initiate the chocolate melting process by combining dark chocolate and cream in a heatproof bowl, utilizing either a double boiler or microwave technique. Stir periodically until achieving a silky, uniform consistency. Allow the mixture to cool slightly at room temperature.
- Create a rich egg base by vigorously whisking egg yolks with sugar, vanilla, and salt until the mixture transforms into a smooth, pale composition. Simultaneously, warm the remaining cream in a saucepan until small bubbles form around the edges.
- Execute careful tempering by gradually streaming the heated cream into the egg mixture, whisking continuously to prevent potential curdling. This technique ensures a luxurious, seamless integration of ingredients.
- Merge the chocolate and egg mixtures with gentle, deliberate strokes, maintaining a consistent, velvety texture throughout the blending process.
- Transfer the mousse into elegant serving vessels, ensuring an even distribution. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours until the dessert sets into a firm, decadent consistency with a glossy surface.
- Optional: Garnish with delicate chocolate shavings, fresh berries, or a light dusting of cocoa powder just before serving to enhance visual appeal and provide a complementary flavor profile.
Notes
- Select high-quality dark chocolate with at least 60% cocoa content for rich, intense flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
- Use fresh, room-temperature eggs from reliable sources, and consider pasteurized eggs if concerned about raw egg consumption.
- Cool the chocolate mixture gradually to prevent seizing, ensuring a silky smooth texture by allowing it to rest at room temperature.
- Fold egg whites gently into the chocolate mixture to maintain maximum airiness and create a light, delicate mousse consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 412 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg