Creamy Chocolate Mousse Recipe in Just 4 Easy Steps
A rich and creamy chocolate dessert that’s light yet indulgent.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 50g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 200ml heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Let it cool slightly.
- Whisk the egg yolks with half the sugar until pale and thick.
- Fold the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture.
- Whip the cream to soft peaks and set aside.
- Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until foamy, then gradually add the remaining sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture, then fold in the egg whites.
- Divide into serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use room-temperature eggs for best results.
- Ensure no water gets into the melting chocolate.
- Fold gently to maintain airiness.