Description
Romantic French “classic creamy chocolate mousse” melts hearts with silky elegance. Rich chocolate whispers sweet passion, promising delightful moments you’ll savor and share.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 ounces (170 grams) dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 1/4 cups (300 milliliters) heavy cream, divided
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Garnish:
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Transform the dark chocolate into a silky base by chopping it finely and gently melting it with a portion of heavy cream using a double boiler or microwave technique, ensuring a smooth consistency while stirring frequently.
- Create a luxurious egg foundation by whisking egg yolks with granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture becomes pale and slightly thickened.
- Warm the remaining heavy cream in a saucepan until it reaches a gentle simmer, then carefully stream the hot cream into the egg mixture while continuously whisking to prevent curdling.
- Merge the molten chocolate with the tempered egg mixture, stirring delicately to create a harmonious, glossy blend that promises a decadent texture.
- Transfer the velvety chocolate mousse into elegant serving vessels, allowing it to rest and solidify in the refrigerator for a minimum of two hours until it achieves a perfect, indulgent consistency.
- Optional: Before serving, garnish with a light dusting of cocoa powder, fresh berries, or a dollop of whipped cream to enhance the visual and flavor profile of this romantic dessert.
Notes
- Softening chocolate carefully prevents burning, ensuring a smooth and glossy texture without any grainy bits.
- Tempering eggs slowly with hot cream creates a silky base, preventing scrambled egg chunks in your luxurious dessert.
- Chilling mousse for longer than 2 hours intensifies flavors and produces an incredibly creamy, melt-in-your-mouth consistency.
- Consider using high-quality dark chocolate with 60-70% cocoa for a rich, deep chocolate experience that’s not overly sweet.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg