Classic Chocolate Mousse

150Min

6Servings

485Cal

MediumLevel

VegetarianGluten free

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Equipment

mixing bowl

pot

stove

whisk

mixing spoon

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

dark chocolate (chopped)

400 g

unsalted butter (melted)

100 g

eggs (separated)

8 pcs

granulated sugar

100 g

vanilla extract

1 tsp

salt

1 pinch

Instructions

Melt chocolate and butter

Melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter together until smooth.

5 minLow heattimer 5 min

Use a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals to prevent burning

Separate and prepare eggs

Separate 8 eggs into whites and yolks, keeping them in separate bowls.

5 min

Make sure no egg yolk gets into the whites for proper whipping

Whisk egg yolks with sugar

Whisk egg yolks with granulated sugar until pale and creamy.

5 min

Whisk until the mixture becomes pale yellow and slightly thickened

Combine chocolate with egg yolk mixture

Fold the melted chocolate-butter mixture into the egg yolk mixture.

3 min

Add chocolate gradually to prevent scrambling the eggs

Whip egg whites

Whip egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form.

5 min

Add the pinch of salt to help stabilize the whites

Fold in egg whites

Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture in batches.

5 min

Fold gently to maintain air in the whites for light texture

Add vanilla and optional flavorings

Stir in vanilla extract and optional cognac or coffee liqueur if desired.

2 min

Chill the mousse

Divide into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.

120 mintimer 120 min

Cover with plastic wrap to prevent skin forming on surface

Original recipe

InstagramRecipe by @cepejulio

Storage

Fridge: 2 days

Reheat: Not required - serve chilled

Best consumed within 2 days. Keep covered in refrigerator

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