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Easy Chocolate Mousse
Easy Chocolate Mousse combines bittersweet chocolate melted with water, whipped egg whites, and egg yolks to create a light, airy dessert with a smooth and rich chocolate flavor. The folding technique preserves the mousse’s delicate texture. Chilling before serving allows it to set to a creamy, fluffy consistency perfect for individual servings.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Vegetarian, gluten-free
Ingredients
- 7 oz bittersweet chocolate finely chopped, or semisweet chocolate
- 3 tablespoons water
- 4 egg at room temperature, separated, large
- Pinch salt coarse
Instructions
- Combine the chocolate and water in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water. Heat until the chocolate is almost completely melted, stirring occasionally. Remove the bowl from the heat and stir until the mixture is smooth. Set aside and let cool to near room temperature.
- In a clean, dry bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the egg whites and the salt. Whip on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. They should be thick and smooth.
- Stir the egg yolks into the cooled chocolate mixture. Add one third of the whipped egg whites to the bowl with the chocolate and fold gently to lighten up the mixture. Fold in the remaining egg whites gently with a spatula just until no visible streaks are left.
- Portion the mixture into 4 individual serving dishes (or 2 larger serving dishes, for a romantic, share-friendly dessert). Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 3 hours. Serve with freshly whipped cream and chocolate shavings, if desired.
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