Name: Chocolate Mousse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 oz (115 g) dark chocolate, chopped; 3 tbsp (40 g) unsalted butter; 2 eggs, separated; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) 35% whipping cream; 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) vanilla extract; White or dark chocolate shavings, for garnish

Ingredients

- 4 oz (115 g) dark chocolate, chopped
- 3 tbsp (40 g) unsalted butter
- 2 eggs, separated
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) 35% whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
- White or dark chocolate shavings, for garnish

Preparation

- In a bowl placed over a saucepan of simmering water, melt the chocolate with the butter while stirring. Remove from the heat. Whisk in the egg yolks, whisking until the mixture is smooth.
- In a bowl, whip the egg whites and the sugar with an electric mixture until stiff peaks form. Using a spatula, gently fold in the chocolate mixture.
- In another bowl, whip the cream and vanilla with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Using a spatula, gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture. Spoon the mousse into dessert cups. Garnish with chocolate shavings. The mousse will keep for 3 days in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving.

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