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Chocolate Mousse
Rich, indulgent chocolate mousse is an elegant dessert recipe to make for dinner parties or for a romantic Valentine's Day treat. It's light and airy!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 2h⏳ Prep: 30 min👤 Erin Merhar📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●whisk
- ●pot
- ●pan
- ●spatula
- ●mixing bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and 1/4 cup of the sugar until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is lightened in color, about ⏱️ 1 minute.
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2
In a small pot, combine 1 cup of the heavy cream and the salt and bring just to a simmer over medium heat. (Look for small bubbles around the sides of the pot; do not bring to a boil.) Once simmering, remove from the heat.
3
Remove 1/4 cup of the warm cream mixture from the pot and slowly drizzle it into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper. Transfer the warmed egg mixture to the pot with heavy cream, whisking well to combine. Return to medium-low heat, stirring frequently with a rubber spatula to scrape the bottom and corners of the pan, until the mixture thickens just enough to coat the spatula (the temperature should be between 160° to 180°F). Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate and espresso powder, if using, until melted. Transfer to a large bowl and refrigerate for ⏱️ 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until slightly cooled. (Do not refrigerate for too long or the chocolate will harden.)
4
In another large mixing bowl, combine the remaining 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, and the vanilla. Using an electric handheld mixer, whip the cream until it is fluffy with soft peaks. Reserve 1/2 cup of the whipped cream in the refrigerator for serving.
5
Stir a large dollop of the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until thoroughly combined. Add the remaining whipped cream, and using a rubber spatula, scoop the chocolate mixture from the bottom of the bowl, folding it over top of the cream. Repeat this folding action, moving around all sides of the bowl, until the cream and chocolate are thoroughly combined. Divide the mixture among 6 (6-ounce) ramekins or dessert glasses and serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to ⏱️ 1 hour.
6
Serve with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and raspberries on top, if you like.
Nutrition Facts
calories
594 Calories
fat Content
48 g
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
31 g
sodium Content
129 mg
protein Content
6 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
186 mg
carbohydrate Content
34 g
saturated Fat Content
23 g
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