Quick, simple and with few ingredients this delicious and creamy chocolate mousse will be a hit on any occasion!
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If you like chocolate and creamy desserts this recipe is for you! This chocolate mousse is perfect for any occasion, whether at a party or simply as a dessert at a family lunch! Bon appetit!!!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INGREDIENTS FOR CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:
- Granulated sugar - Sweetness and flavor.
- Egg whites - Helps the mousse to be soft and creamy.
- Egg yolks - Adds flavor and creaminess to the mousse.
- Chocolate - Dark chocolate.
- Butter - Adds flavor and creaminess to the chocolate.
Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.
HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
Step 1: Place the chocolate broken into pieces and the butter in a bowl. Melt for about 1 minute in the microwave. Remove from microwave and stir until obtain a creamy mixture; set aside.
Step 2: Separate the yolks from the whites. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Reserve in the fridge.
Step 3: Beat the egg yolks and the sugar until obtain a creamy mixture.
Step 4: Add the melted chocolate and beat for 2 to 3 minutes until it’s nicely incorporated.
Step 5: Add the whipped egg whites and fold gently with a spatula.
Step 6: Pour the mousse in a large bowl or in individual bowls and refrigerate approximately two hours. Remove from fridge and serve the mousse garnished with raspberries.
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Chocolate mousse
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Quick, simple and with few ingredients this delicious and creamy chocolate mousse will be a hit on any occasion!
- 100 grams (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
- 5 medium eggs
- 150 grams (5 1/4 ounces) dark chocolate
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Place the chocolate broken into pieces and the butter in a bowl. Melt for about 1 minute in the microwave. Remove from microwave and stir until obtain a creamy mixture; set aside.
- Separate the yolks from the whites. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Reserve in the fridge.
- In an electric mixer, beat on medium speed the egg yolks and the sugar until obtain a creamy mixture.
- Add the melted chocolate and beat for 2 to 3 minutes until it’s nicely incorporated.
- Add the whipped egg whites and fold gently with a spatula.
- Pour the mousse in a large bowl or in individual bowls and refrigerate approximately two hours. Remove from fridge and serve the mousse garnished with raspberries.