The Best Homemade Chocolate Mousse

Okay chocolate lovers, let's talk mousse! If you're looking for a dessert that’s equal parts decadent and elegant, chocolate mousse is a timeless classic that feels like you just walked into a Parisian café and ordered dessert with zero regrets.. It's rich, airy, and melts in your mouth yet is surprisingly simple to make at home. Whether you're impressing dinner guests or treating yourself on a quiet evening, this recipe delivers with just a handful of ingredients

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What Makes This Mousse Recipe Special?

• Real dark chocolate. Like, the good stuff. Deep, slightly bitter, totally luxurious.
• Cream + milk. To make a ganache base that’s smooth like velvet.
• Egg yolks. For richness and structure. They turn the ganache into something seriously swoon-worthy.
• Whipped egg whites. That airy, fluffy magic that gives mousse its signature lift.‍
• A little sugar. Just enough to balance it all out.

Unlike some mousse recipes that rely on gelatine or heavy cream alone, this version brings together rich dark chocolate, silky ganache, and fluffy egg whites for a balanced texture that does not involve any gelatine or other stabilisers!

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Tips for making the silkiest chocolate mousse

Blend your chocolate - Use a stick blender to blend your chocolate ganache to remove any lumps and emulsify the mixture to create a super silky base. Silky base means silky mousse!

Beat your egg whites till stiff peaks - Beating your egg whites long enough will give your mousse the structure it needs while it stiffens in the fridge. Underwhipping your egg whites and you'll end up with sloppy mousse

Add salt & vanilla - Don't skimp on this step! Vanilla and salt are the flavour boosters that will deepen your flavour profile and elevates it to the next level

Pair with olive oil - This might sound controversial, but olive oil pairs perfectly with chocolate. don't knock it till you've tried it!

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Optional (but highly encouraged) toppings:

• Shaved dark chocolate
• A big dollop of whipped cream
• Fresh raspberries or strawberries
• Sea salt & olive oil (trust me)
• A tiny pour of espresso on the side if you’re feeling fancy

This mousse is the kind of dessert that feels fancy but is actually super doable. No gelatine, no water baths, no stress. Just pure chocolate bliss with a light, fluffy texture that’ll have you licking the spoon and pretending you’re in France.

Serve it at your next dinner party, date night, or you know... just eat it straight out of the fridge in your pyjamas. No judgment here..

Enjoy loves! xx

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