Description
This rich chocolate mousse is packed with flavor and made with simple ingredients like dark chocolate, eggs, and cream. Perfect for a sweet treat at any gathering or dinner party!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 eggs (~55g/2 oz each)
- 125g / 4.5 oz dark cooking chocolate , bittersweet / 70% cocoa
- 10g / 0.3 oz unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup cream , full fat
- 3 tbsp caster sugar (superfine white sugar)
- more whipped cream
- chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Work with a steady pace to prevent your whipped egg whites and cream from warming up too much.
- Separate the eggs while they are still cold: place the whites in a large bowl and the yolks in a small bowl, leaving the whites aside while you prepare the rest.
- Whisk the yolks until they're smooth and uniform in consistency.
- Break the chocolate into pieces and place them in a microwave-proof bowl along with the butter. Melt them in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. Allow this mixture to cool slightly.
- Whip the cream until stiff peaks form; be cautious not to over-whip.
- Add the sugar to the egg whites and beat until firm peaks form.
Notes
For the best texture, keep the egg whites and cream cold until you’re ready to whip them.
Optional flavorings can be added to the melted chocolate for a unique twist; consider vanilla or espresso for enhanced flavor.
Ensure your mixing bowls are clean and dry for optimal whipping results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 125mg