Perfect Chocolate Mousse (Classic Recipe)
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5
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Prep Time
40 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
466 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
European, North American, French
Perfect Chocolate Mousse (Classic Recipe)
Description
The Perfect Chocolate Mousse is made by melting bittersweet chocolate and butter together, then combining this mixture with egg yolks that have been gently heated with sugar and water to 170°F over a double boiler, ensuring the eggs are safe for consumption. Vanilla extract and optional bourbon add aroma and subtle complexity. Egg whites are separately whipped with sugar over warm water until glossy and form soft to medium peaks.
Heavy cream is also whipped chilled. The whipped egg whites and then the cream are folded into the chocolate base to create an aerated mousse with an airy texture while maintaining the rich taste of chocolate and butter. The method involves careful temperature control and folding to keep the light texture.
Once assembled, the mousse is chilled to set and develop flavor before serving. It offers a smooth, creamy performance with a balance of rich sweetness and a slightly firm yet delicate mouthfeel.
The recipe notes emphasize the safety of cooking the eggs, though skipping the cooking step is possible with recommended precautions such as fresh eggs and careful whipping.
Ingredients
- 200 g bittersweet chocolate you can use semisweet chocolate for a sweeter mousse
- 115 g butter unsalted
- ½ tsp salt use only ¼ tsp if you prefer not to actually taste the salt flavor, sea salt
- 66 g white sugar divided. Half will be used for egg yolks, and the other half for egg whites.
- 4 egg from large eggs, yolk
- 30 mL water
- 15 mL vanilla
- 15 mL bourbon optional
- 4 egg from large eggs, white
- 177 mL heavy cream chilled
Instructions
- Heat a pot over medium or medium high heat, with about 2 - 3 inches of water. Bring it to a simmer. This will be used as a double boiler / bain marie, for the yolks and egg whites.
- Place the chocolate, butter, and salt in a microwave safe bowl, and microwave it in 20 - 30 second intervals, stirring in between. When the chocolate chips are about 75 - 80% melted, stir the chocolate butter mixture until all of the chocolate is melted. Set aside until needed.
- In a large metal bowl, place the egg yolks, water, vanilla, and 33g of the sugar. Whisk to combine. Place the bowl over the pot of simmering water. Heat the egg yolks to 170°F while constantly whisking. Once heated, remove from the heat.
- Add the butter and chocolate mix, and the bourbon (if using) into the egg yolk mix. Mix until well combined and then set aside.
- In a clean, dry, metal mixing bowl, place the egg whites and the rest of the sugar. Heat the egg whites over the pot of simmering water while constantly whisking, until the mixture is heated to 170°F.
- When the egg whites are heated, remove the bowl from the double boiler and attach it to your stand mixer with a whisk attachment. You can also use a hand mixer.
- Whisk the egg whites until they are glossy and you have mid peaks. Mid peaks is beyond soft peaks, but not quite at stiff peaks.
- Add about ¼ of the egg whites to the chocolate yolk mix, and mix it in to "loosen" the chocolate base.
- Add the rest of the egg whites and carefully fold it in, until it's about 70 - 80% mixed through (some egg white streaks are still visible). Set aside.
- Add the heavy cream into the same bowl that you used to whisk the egg whites. Whisk until you have soft peaks.
- Add this cream to the chocolate mousse base and fold it in until mixed through.
- Place the chocolate mousse in a shallow dish, or divide between 6 individual serving dishes.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let it chill overnight.
To serve
- Remove the chocolate mousse from the fridge about 30 - 45 minutes before serving. For best flavor, the mousse should not be completely chilled (which dampens the chocolate flavor), only a little cold.
- Top it with shaved chocolate or whipped cream, and serve.
Notes
- Cooking the egg yolks to 170°F ensures food safety without compromising texture.
- If skipping the cooking step, ensure egg yolks are well whisked with sugar and water, and egg whites are whipped to glossy peaks before folding.
- Using bittersweet or semisweet chocolate adjusts the sweetness level to preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 466 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 466kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 193mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 249mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 256mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 863IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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