chocolate mousse
A rich and decadent chocolate mousse recipe, perfect for a special occasion or a delightful dessert.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 oz semisweet chocolate
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave.
- In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate into the egg mixture.
- Carefully fold in the whipped cream.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Divide the mousse into serving glasses and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate. Garnish with chocolate shavings or fresh berries before serving.