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Classic Chocolate Mousse
Learn how to make Classic Chocolate Mousse that is decadent, airy, and intensely chocolatey.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 4 oz servings
Calories: 478 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Mousse:
- 4 large eggs
- 6 oz bittersweet chocolate coarsely chopped or broken up
- 6 oz unsalted butter cubed
- 1/4 cup strongly brewed coffee or espresso
- 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp granulated sugar divided
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Toppings:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp chocolate shavings
- 16 raspberries
Instructions
How to Make Chocolate Mousse:
- In a medium heat-proof mixing bowl, combine 6 oz chopped chocolate, 6 oz butter, 1/4 cup coffee. Heat a medium saucepan with 2-inches of water to a boil. Place your bowl with chocolate over a saucepan of simmering water so the bowl over the steam and not touching the water. Stir until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Separate eggs and put 4 yolks in a large heat-proof mixing bowl with 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Whisk to combine. Place bowl over the saucepan of boiling water, and whisk until thickened, hot to the touch and lightened in color (about 4 minutes). Remove from heat. Use a spatula to stir chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, mixing until blended.
- Place 4 whites in a third medium bowl. Beat until foamy. Gradually add 1 Tbsp sugar and continue beating until medium peaks form. Fold egg whites into the batter one third at a time, fully incorporating between each addition. Once all egg whites are in, stop folding when mousse is smooth and even in color.
- Divide mousse between 8 (4oz) ramekins, cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or ideally overnight.
Cup of Yum
How to Make Whipped Cream and Assembly:
- In a medium bowl, beat together heavy cream with 1 Tbsp sugar and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract on medium/high speed until soft peaks form.
- Spoon generous dollops of whipped cream over chilled chocolate mousse cups and top with shaved chocolate and raspberries.
Notes
- What you will need: 1 medium mixing bowl, 1 medium heat-proof bowl, 1 large heat-proof bowl, 1 medium saucepan filled with 2" water.
Nutrition Information
Calories
478kcal
(24%)
Carbs
27g
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Cholesterol
169mg
(56%)
Sodium
47mg
(2%)
Potassium
194mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
1100IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
1.2mg
(1%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 84 oz servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 478
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 478kcal | 24% |
| Carbs | 27g | |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Cholesterol | 169mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 1100IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.