Description
Easy Chocolate Mousse is a smooth, rich, and airy dessert that combines high-quality chocolate with whipped cream and egg whites for a luscious and quick treat. Perfect for any occasion, this mousse features a light texture with a deep chocolate flavor, making it both decadent and simple to prepare in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Core Ingredients
- 150g high-quality dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 300ml heavy cream, chilled
- 3 large eggs, separated (or 3 egg whites)
- 50g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Step 1: Melt the Chocolate
Begin by gently melting the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl placed over simmering water or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring frequently until completely smooth. This silky base is essential for perfect texture. - Step 2: Whip the Cream
In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, ensuring it remains fluffy but not overwhipped to keep the mousse light and airy. - Step 3: Prepare Egg Whites
Whip the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form, adding volume and lightness to the mousse’s classic fluffy structure. - Step 4: Combine Ingredients
Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream, then carefully fold in the whipped egg whites, using gentle motions to maintain the mixture’s airiness. - Step 5: Chill and Set
Divide the mousse evenly into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the mousse to set firmly and flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for better volume when whipping.
- Choose high-quality chocolate with higher cocoa content for deeper flavor and smoother texture.
- Fold ingredients gently to keep the mousse light and airy; avoid vigorous stirring.
- Chill dessert overnight to enhance flavor and firmness.
- Stop whipping cream at soft peaks to avoid graininess or curdling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: chocolate mousse, easy dessert, quick chocolate mousse, rich chocolate dessert, creamy mousse, no bake dessert, gluten free dessert
