Easy chocolate mousse
This easy chocolate mousse is a classic recipe made with eggs, chocolate, and heavy cream. French mousse is the perfect chocolate dessert for the holidays.
Servings: 4 portions
Calories: 275kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 oz dark chocolate + extra for decorating
- 3 egg whites
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate au bain-marie and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites together with the salt until you have stiff peaks.
- In another bowl, beat the whipping cream together with the sugar until lumpy.
- Stir the chocolate and egg yolk into the whipped cream and carefully spoon in the egg whites. Be careful not to stir too much air out of the whipped egg whites!
- Divide the chocolate mousse between the glasses and let it set in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, preferably all night.
Notes
* This recipe contains raw eggs. I don't recommend making this chocolate mousse for pregnant women and (small) children.
- Clean your bowl and whisk with lemon juice to ensure they are free of any grease or oil residue. This will help the egg whites whip up better.
- Egg whites whip up better if they are close to room temperature.
- Add 1 tablespoon whiskey or other liquor to the mousse.
- This mousse will keep in the fridge for about 2-7 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 446IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 3mg