Pat's Favorite Chocolate Mousse – a delicious recipe with chocolate, egg yolks, sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, salt. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Melt the chocolate by adding to a bowl placed over simmering water and stirring until melted and smooth.
2
Remove from the heat.
3
Whisk together the egg yolks, 4 tablespoons sugar, 3/4 cup heavy cream and a pinch of salt in a medium 2-quart curved bottom saucepan.
4
Place over medium heat and stir constantly until the mixture is thick, about 3 minutes.
5
Whisk in the chocolate and vanilla.
6
Strain the mixture into a large bowl using a fine mesh sieve and place in the refrigerator until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
7
Beat the remaining 1 cup heavy cream and remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar until stiff peaks form.
8
Gently fold the whipped cream into the chilled chocolate.
9
Divide the mousse evenly among 4 individual serving dishes and cover with plastic wrap.
10
Place in the refrigerator to chill for at least one hour.
11
Serve with shaved chocolate.
906
kcal
Calories
65
g
Fat
61
g
Carbs
18
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 7 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped fine, 4 large egg yolks, 6 tablespoons sugar, 1 3/4 cups heavy cream, and more.
Yes, Pat's Favorite 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.
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