Description
A rich and velvety chocolate mousse that is easy to prepare, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate: Place the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Stir until smooth, then set aside to cool slightly.
- Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Prepare the egg mixture: In another bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt together until pale and fluffy.
- Combine chocolate and eggs: Gently fold the melted chocolate into the egg mixture until well combined.
- Incorporate whipped cream: Carefully fold in the whipped cream until there are no streaks of white visible.
- Chill: Spoon the mixture into serving dishes and chill in the refrigerator for at least 120 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to three days. Avoid freezing to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 150mg