Chocolate Mousse Recipe – French Special
Chocolate enthusiasts will adore this rich and luscious chocolate mousse. Dessert aficionados everywhere, rejoice! This recipe is the ultimate indulgence for chocolate lovers. While you may have enjoyed this elegant dessert at restaurants, it’s surprisingly easy to recreate at home. Even beginners will master this recipe with ease on their first try. Learning to make chocolate mousse is a delightful journey, in our view.
- Prep Time30 min
- Cook Time30 min
- Total Time1 hr
Chocolate Mousse Ingredients:
- 4 large egg yolks
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
How To Make Chocolate Mousse
Prepare and chill the chocolate mixture: In a medium saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 3/4 cup of heavy cream. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 3 to 4 minutes (do not let it boil). Remove from heat; whisk in melted chocolate and vanilla extract. Strain the mixture into a bowl and chill until cool.
Whip the cream and fold into the mousse: Using an electric mixer, beat the remaining 1 1/4 cups of heavy cream with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar until stiff peaks form. Stir 1/3 of the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate custard mixture, then gently fold in the remaining whipped cream using a rubber spatula.
Chill the mousse: Spoon the mixture into serving dishes and chill, covered, for at least 30 minutes and up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.
