Description
A rich yet airy classic French-style Chocolate Mousse made with just 5 ingredients. This elegant dessert is perfect for dinner parties or indulgent treats, featuring an intense cocoa flavor and a creamy, fluffy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 eggs: separated into yolks and whites
- 125g dark cooking chocolate (70% cocoa): provides rich chocolate flavor
- 10g unsalted butter: adds creaminess and shine
- 1/2 cup full-fat cream: creates smooth texture and structure
- 3 tbsp caster sugar: stabilizes and sweetens the egg whites
- Optional: whipped cream and chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Separate eggs while cold, placing yolks in one bowl and whites in another. Let whites sit to reach room temperature.
- Melt chocolate and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
- Whisk egg yolks until smooth and uniform.
- Whip the cream until stiff peaks form. Do not over-whip.
- Beat egg whites with caster sugar until firm peaks form.
- Fold egg yolks into the whipped cream gently (about 8 folds).
- Check that melted chocolate is still runny and warm (around 40°C/104°F). Fold it into the cream-yolk mixture.
- Gently fold in 1/4 of the egg whites to lighten the mixture, then fold in the remaining whites until fully incorporated (no white streaks).
- Spoon the mousse into serving glasses or ramekins.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, before serving. Garnish as desired.
Notes
- Use only baking (cooking) chocolate, not eating chocolate, to prevent graininess.
- Ensure all folded mixtures are done gently to maintain airy texture.
- Chocolate should not be hot when added to cream-yolk mix; warm is best.
- For added flavor, a splash of liqueur can be folded into the melted chocolate.
- Use pasteurized eggs if concerned about raw egg safety.
- Best consumed within 2 days; lasts up to 5 in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125ml)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 92mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 171mg
Keywords: Chocolate Mousse, French dessert, easy mousse, chocolate recipe, no-bake dessert, rich chocolate