Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Name: Chocolate Mousse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 3 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate; 1/3 cup milk chocolate morsels; 1/2 cup hot water; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; Pinch of salt; 3 eggs, separated; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 1/2 cups whipping cream, whipped; Sweetened whipped cream; Chocolate curls

Servings: persons

3 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
1/3 cup milk chocolate morsels
1/2 cup hot water
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
3 eggs, separated
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups whipping cream, whipped
Sweetened whipped cream
Chocolate curls

1
Combine chocolate, water, vanilla, and salt in top of a double boiler. Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly, until chocolate melts.
2
Beat egg yolks in a small mixing bowl until thick and lemon colored. Gradually stir one-fourth of hot chocolate mixture into egg yolks; add to remaining hot chocolate mixture, stirring constantly. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until mixture thickens. Set aside to cool.
3
Beat egg whites (at room temperature) in a medium mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until peaks are stiff and glossy. Fold meringue and 1 1/2 cups whipped cream into cooled chocolate mixture. Pour into ten 6-ounce stemmed glasses, and refrigerate until set. Garnish each mousse with sweetened whipped cream and chocolate curls before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, 1/3 cup milk chocolate morsels, 1/2 cup hot water, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Mousse falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Mousse

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