Chocolate Mousse

There are few desserts more indulgent than chocolate mousse. With its velvety texture, rich chocolate flavor, and light, airy consistency, it’s no wonder why this classic French dessert has become a staple on menus all over the world. Whether you’re serving it at a dinner party or enjoying it on your own, chocolate mousse is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

The first step in making chocolate mousse is to gather your ingredients. You’ll need semi-sweet chocolate, eggs, sugar, butter and heavy cream.

QUICK TIPS:
1. Egg whites whip up easier when closer to room temperature. I recommend separating them in advance while you gather other ingredients and equipment for making the recipe.
2. When whipping the egg whites, make sure there’s no water or whipping cream residue on your mixer attachments as it’ll prevent the egg whites from forming peaks.
3. When you start to cool your chocolate, don’t let it start to harden as this will result in a clumpy mixture when the yolks are added. You don’t want the chocolate to be piping hot, but you want it still warm enough to be able to move and mix and incorporate the egg yolks in easily.

HOW DO WE MAKE IT?!
To begin, use your hand mixer and mix your heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside in fridge while you prep the remainder of your ingredients.



Separate your egg whites and yolks, setting aside your yolks for later. Clean off your hand mixer from your whipping cream and begin to whisk your egg whites. For ideal volume and stability, add the sugar to your whipped egg whites after the eggs have started to get foamy, but well before they have started to form any type of peaks. I began to add my sugar after approximately a minute with the hand mixer. Continue mixing until stiff white peaks have formed.

At this point you can begin to melt down your chocolate. You can use a microwave and combine your chocolate and butter and heat in short increments until melted and combined but I am prone to accidents and burning chocolate so I used a double boiler method; a saucepan with simmering water topped with a glass bowl for foolproof tempering of the chocolate. I added about an inch of water to the saucepan and placed my glass bowl on top making sure that the glass doesn’t come in contact with the water. I added in my butter and chocolate and let the steam carefully and slowly melt down our delicious chocolate mixture. Once melted, set to the side and let cool slightly.

This is where everything begins to come together. After your chocolate mixture has cooled slightly, whisk in your egg yolks one at a time until incorporated. You can begin to add in half of your egg white mixture and fold it together a few times before adding in the remaining egg white mixture.

Complete your recipe by folding in your whipped cream slowly until everything is completely combined and no more streaks are seen.

Once everything is well combined, spoon the chocolate mousse into individual serving dishes and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until set. Before serving, you can garnish the mousse with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or chocolate shavings.

The result is a decadent, chocolatey dessert that’s sure to impress your guests. The combination of rich, dark chocolate and light, fluffy texture makes chocolate mousse the perfect ending to any meal. Plus, it’s easy to make ahead of time, so you can spend more time with your guests and less time in the kitchen.

If you’re feeling adventurous, you can also experiment with different flavors and variations of chocolate mousse. For example, you could add a shot of espresso to the mixture for a mocha flavor, or fold in some crushed cookies for a crunchy texture. The possibilities are endless!

In conclusion, chocolate mousse is a classic dessert that’s both indulgent and easy to make. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of patience, you can create a dessert that’s sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. So why not give it a try? Your taste buds will thank you!