Chocolate Mousse
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 6 egg yolks
- ½ cup granulated sugar divided
- 8 ounces dark chocolate chopped
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy cream divided
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a double boiler by filling the bottom of a saucepan with water and heat it over medium heat until it starts to simmer. Place a heat safe glass or metal bowl on top of the pan. The water should not touch the bowl, or the eggs will start to scramble.
- Add the egg yolks and half of the sugar (¼ cup; save the remaining sugar for later) to the bowl and whisk continuously for 8-10 minutes or until the eggs start to turn a pale-yellow color and have become very fluffy. To see if it’s ready, dip a spatula or spoon into the eggs and drag your finger through the middle. The eggs should stay separated on spoon and not run back together.6 egg yolks, ½ cup granulated sugar
- Add the chocolate a little at a time along with the butter and a small splash of the heavy cream (save the bulk of the heavy cream for a later step).8 ounces dark chocolate, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Stir with a spatula as you continue to add the chocolate until it’s smooth and glossy. Then, stir in the salt.⅛ teaspoon salt
- If the chocolate is too thick, pour in another dash of heavy cream to make it smooth. Use pot holders to carefully remove the bowl from the saucepan.
- Use an electric mixer with the whisk attachment to whip the remaining heavy cream, remaining ¼ cup of sugar and vanilla together in a large bowl until stiff peaks form.1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 cups heavy cream
- Fold half of the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until smooth. Cover and refrigerate the remaining cream in the fridge for later.
- Pour the mixture evenly between 4 (8-ounce) ramekins or jars. Chill in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours or until set.
- Spoon the remaining whipped cream on top then serve with fresh berries if desired.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 (8-ounce) serving of chocolate mousse. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Mousse
Serving Size
8 ounces
Amount per Serving
Calories
922
% Daily Value*
Fat
70
g
108
%
Saturated Fat
42
g
263
%
Trans Fat
2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
24
g
Cholesterol
423
mg
141
%
Sodium
122
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
64
g
21
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
56
g
62
%
Protein
10
g
20
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
