Mousse Au Chocolat (Chocolate Mousse) Recipe

Name: Mousse Au Chocolat (Chocolate Mousse)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup water; 2 eggs, separated; 2 extra egg yolks; 1/3 cup espresso; 1/3 cup very strong coffee; 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier (optional); 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 2 cups heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks

Servings: persons

8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
2 eggs, separated
2 extra egg yolks
1/3 cup espresso
1/3 cup very strong coffee
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier (optional)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 cups heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks

1
Melt the chocolate over hot, but not boiling, water or place in a very low oven (180-degree).
2
Mix the sugar with 1/4 cup of water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
3
Boil 3 to 4 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, place the 4 egg yolks in the bowl of an electric mixer.
5
Gradually add the sugar syrup, beating constantly.
6
Continue beating for 5 to 6 minutes at high speed, or until the mixture is thick and creamy.
7
Add the coffee concentrate, Grand Marnier, and softened butter and beat tboroughly.
8
Stir in the melted chocolate.
9
Beat the egg whites with a rotary or electric beater until stiff and shiny.
10
As soon as they are ready, add to the chocolate mixture and beat in with a wire whisk.
11
Finally, fold in the whipped cream.
12
Pour into a large serving bowl and refrigerate until serving time.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water, 2 eggs, separated, and more.

Yes, Mousse Au Chocolat (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.

Mousse Au Chocolat (Chocolate Mousse)

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