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Dreamy and Decadent Chocolate Mousse (Freeze it for Frozen Treat)!
Light and decadently creamy chocolate mousse!
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 422 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 5 egg yolks
- 1 cup chocolate broken into pieces, or chips (good quality like Green & Black's)
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1 Tbsp chocolate shavings or sprinkles to decorate (optional)
Instructions
- First, melt the chocolate at 50% power or the defrost setting in the microwave, or over a double boiler. Make sure to use a dry bowl as any water can ruin the chocolate.
- Next, whip the cream until thick, but not too stiff.
- Now, whip the egg yolks until very pale and thick. If using a hand mixer, this will take about 5 minutes, but if using a stand mixer, it should be ready in about 3 minutes. Leave the mixer as is, as we’ll be coming back to it soon.
- Now put the sugar and water in a small pot and bring to a boil. Simmer over medium heat until the liquid reaches 235ºF (116ºC) or until a drop of liquid forms a ball in a glass of ice water.
- Next, pour the hot liquid slowly and CAREFULLY into the thick egg yolks while beating them. Continue beating for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the melted chocolate and continue beating until well mixed. Remove from mixer, and with a spatula, add the whipped cream. With the spatula, fold in the cream.
- When there is no marbling left, spoon into serving dishes and refrigerate or freeze until ready to serve (at least 2 hours).
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Notes
- Freeze it for a frozen treat!
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 mousse
Calories
422kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
183mg
(61%)
Sodium
24mg
(1%)
Potassium
203mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
1040IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 422
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 mousse | |
| Calories | 422kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 183mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 203mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 1040IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.