A classic! 🍫✨ Chocolate Mousse is silky, airy, and deeply chocolatey — an elegant dessert that feels fancy but is surprisingly simple to make. Perfect for special dinners or when you want a rich chocolate fix.
🍫 Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 6 oz (170 g) good-quality dark chocolate (60–70%), chopped
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs, separated
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Melt the Chocolate
- In a heatproof bowl, melt chocolate and butter together over a double boiler (or in 20-second bursts in the microwave).
- Stir until smooth, then set aside to cool slightly.
2. Whip Egg Whites
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add half of the sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
3. Whip Cream
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream + vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Refrigerate until needed.
4. Beat Egg Yolks
- In a small bowl, beat egg yolks with the remaining sugar until pale and creamy.
- Slowly whisk in the cooled melted chocolate.
5. Fold Everything Together
- Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture (a little at a time) until just combined.
- Carefully fold in the whipped cream until smooth and airy.
- Be gentle to keep the mousse light and fluffy.
6. Chill & Serve
- Spoon mousse into serving glasses or bowls.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
Garnish Ideas
- Whipped cream swirls
- Chocolate shavings or curls
- Fresh berries (raspberries, strawberries)
- Mint leaves
- A dusting of cocoa powder
Tips & Variations
- Intense flavor: Add 1 tsp espresso powder to the melted chocolate.
- Kid-friendly: Use pasteurized eggs or swap raw eggs with whipped cream only.
- Extra rich: Fold in a spoonful of Nutella or peanut butter.
- White chocolate mousse: Replace dark chocolate with white chocolate.
✨ This Chocolate Mousse is creamy, dreamy, and melt-in-your-mouth good — a dessert that never fails to impress.
Would you like me to also share a 2-ingredient quick chocolate mousse (just chocolate + cream) for a super easy version?
