Chocolate Mousse
A rich and creamy chocolate mousse perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Eggs
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Heavy Cream
- 2 cups heavy cream (divided, plus more for topping if desired)
- 1 pinch sea salt (optional)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 7 oz bittersweet chocolate (chopped small)
Instructions
- Whip egg yolks and sugar until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Warm half of the cream with salt, then slowly temper egg mixture by pouring in warm cream while whisking.
- Return mixture to saucepan, cook until thickened and reaches 160°F, then remove from heat and add chocolate and vanilla, stirring until smooth.
- Chill mixture until cool, then whip remaining cream to stiff peaks and fold into chocolate mixture.
- Divide into cups, chill for 2 hours, then top with whipped cream and garnish with grated chocolate.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use high-quality chocolate and chill the mousse thoroughly before serving.