Description
A simple and delicious chocolate mousse dessert served in individual cups for easy serving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g dark chocolate, chopped
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 50g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 200ml heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Let it cool slightly.
- Whisk the egg yolks with half the sugar until pale and thick. Stir in the melted chocolate and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks. Fold it into the chocolate mixture.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until foamy. Gradually add the remaining sugar and beat to stiff peaks.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture until fully combined.
- Divide the mousse into serving cups and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Ensure all bowls and utensils are completely clean when whipping egg whites.
- For a lighter texture, fold ingredients gently.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chocolate mousse, dessert, no-bake, easy recipe, individual servings