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Chocolate Mousse
Perfect Chocolate Mousse! Decadently creamy, light and billowy, and indulgently chocolaty. This recipe is a staple for chocolate lovers everywhere!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 2h 55m⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 5 min👤 Jaclyn📖 cookingclassy
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- mixing bowl
- saucepan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In medium mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer whip together egg yolks and granulated sugar on high speed until pale and fluffy, about ⏱️ 2 minutes.
large egg yolks4(475ml) heavy cream, (divided, plus more for topping if desired*)2 cups(10ml) vanilla extract2 tsp
2
Warm 3/4 cup of the heavy cream and salt in a 2-quart saucepan on the stovetop over low heat (don't let it boil).
cup (50g) granulated sugar1/4(475ml) heavy cream, (divided, plus more for topping if desired*)2 cups(10ml) vanilla extract2 tsp
3
While whisking egg mixture slowly pour in warm cream mixture to temper egg yolks. Then pour combined egg yolk and cream mixture back into saucepan.
large egg yolks4(475ml) heavy cream, (divided, plus more for topping if desired*)2 cups(10ml) vanilla extract2 tsp
4
Cook over low heat, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens just slightly and reaches 160 degrees on an instant read thermometer (this usually takes about ⏱️ 3 - 5 minutes). If you notice any small lumps strain through a sieve and return to saucepan.
5
Off heat add in chocolate and vanilla. Stir well until chocolate is melted.
6
Pour mixture into a clean medium bowl, cover and chill, stirring about every ⏱️ 10 - 15 minutes until it reaches 70 degrees (or no longer warm), about ⏱️ 30 - 40 minutes total.***
7
Whip remaining heavy cream until very stiff peaks form.**** Fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture until combined.
8
Pipe or spoon into dessert cups. Chill ⏱️ 2 hours. Top with sweetened whipped cream if desired and garnish with shaved or grated chocolate.
cup (50g) granulated sugar1/4(475ml) heavy cream, (divided, plus more for topping if desired*)2 cups(10ml) vanilla extract2 tsp
Nutrition Facts
calories
538 kcal
fat Content
45 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
3 g
sugar Content
21 g
sodium Content
46 mg
protein Content
5 g
cholesterol Content
234 mg
carbohydrate Content
28 g
saturated Fat Content
27 g
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