The Silkiest Chocolate Mousse
The Silkiest Chocolate Mousse You’ll Ever Make
Prep:
15
minutes
Cook:
0
minutes
TOtal:
20
minutes
Ingredients
- 160gr heavy cream
- 60gr whole milk
- 250gr dark chocolate (70%) finely chopped
- 50gr egg yolks (about 3 yolks)
- 125gr egg whites (about 4 whites)
- 2tbsp granulated sugar
- salt & vanilla to taste
Instructions
- Heat the milk and cream together in a small saucepan until almost boiling. Remove from heat and pour over the chopped chocolate. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth to form a ganache.
- Lightly beat the egg yolks and stir them into the warm chocolate mixture. Mix well until fully combined.
- In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add the sugar while beating until stiff peaks form.
- Fold one-third of the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Then gently fold in the remaining egg whites until the mousse is smooth and airy. Don’t overmix!
- Divide the mousse into glasses or small bowls and chill for at least 4 hours in the fridge.
- Garnish with grated chocolate, a dollop of whipped cream, or fresh red berries. This mousse also pairs wonderfully with espresso or dessert wine.
