Easy Chocolate Mousse Recipe
336kcal
Ingredients
- 4 ounces of good dark chocolate
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 4 tablespoons of water divided
- ⅛ teaspoon of sea salt
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar
- ½ cup of very cold heavy whipping cream
Method
- Over a double boiler, or a heat resistant bowl over water heated at medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of water, chocolate, salt, and butter together. (see notes)
- Keep stirring until the mixture is combined and smooth.
- Set aside and let cool.
- Over the same double boiler, Heat the 2 egg yolks, sugar, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of water.
- Keep whisking the mixture until it reaches 160-170 degrees F or is very warm to the touch. Do not let the eggs scramble.
- Combine egg mixture and chocolate mixture until well combined. Let the mixture cool to about room temperature. (see notes)
- Whisk the very cold heavy whipping cream to soft peaks. (see notes)
- Next, fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture one half at a time.
- Once mixed, spoon into desired bowls and cover with plastic wrap. Let chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition
Serving4 servingsCalories336kcalCarbohydrates17gProtein5gFat28gSaturated Fat16gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat8gTrans Fat0.1gCholesterol139mgSodium114mgPotassium242mgFiber3gSugar11gVitamin A666IUVitamin C0.2mgCalcium53mgIron4mg
Notes
The chocolate butter mixture may look ugly at first, but once combined and heated it will look smooth and silky.
Cool the chocolate mixture over a bowl of ice. The whipped cream needs to be mixed with room temperature chocolate to stay light and airy.
It is important to use very cold whipping cream. You can even chill the bowl.