This chocolate mousse recipe is creamy, delicious and surprisingly easy to make.
It was originally submitted by chef Farhad(iranchef).
I think you will love this delectable French dessert recipe.
Chocolate Mousse Recipe
This chocolate mousse recipe is creamy, delicious and surprisingly easy to make.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces baking chocolate, semisweet, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup water, divided
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 egg yolks, large
- 2 tablespoons sugar, granulated
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream, whipped
Instructions
- In a microwave or double boiler, heat chocolate, 1/4 cup water and butter until the chocolate and butter are melted. Cool for 10 minutes.
- In a small heavy saucepan, whisk egg yolks, sugar and remaining water. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches 160°F (70°C), about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat; whisk in chocolate mixture. Set saucepan in ice and stir until cooled, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into dessert dishes. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
Nutrition
Calories: 418kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 8gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 370mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 908IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 7mg
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Makes 6 to 8 servings
Note that the proper term is mousse. It’s not a chocolate mouse or a chocolate moose. A mousse is really just a fancy pudding, with more air mixed into it to make it lighter.
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You will find a slightly different chocolate mousse recipe here. Both are good.
