Classic Chocolate Mousse
A silky, airy, and indulgent French-style chocolate mousse made with just five ingredients. It's rich, fluffy, and easy enough for any home cook to master, perfect for elegant entertaining or a simple weeknight treat.
Equipment
- double boiler or heatproof bowl
- mixing bowls
- electric mixer or whisk
- rubber spatula
- serving glasses
Ingredients
- 4 oz dark chocolate (60–70%)
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Melt chocolate gently using a double boiler.
- Whisk egg yolks into warm chocolate one at a time.
- Beat egg whites with sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Fold whipped cream into the chocolate base gently.
- Fold in egg whites gently until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Spoon into glasses and chill for 2–3 hours until set.
Notes
Serve with berries, whipped cream, or chocolate shavings. For food safety, use pasteurized eggs. Mousse is best enjoyed within 24 hours but can be refrigerated up to 3 days. Fold gently to keep it airy and fluffy never stir vigorously. Optional: add orange zest, espresso, or liqueur for flavor twists.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 5gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 2.2mg