Chocolate Mousse
HB-2806 · Hand-built original · French, Western
Chocolate Mousse is a French, Western dessert built around each.
French, WesternDessert20 minServes 4375 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeLow-SodiumRenal
Main ingredient: eggs
Pairs well with: coffee, vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, whipped cream
Servings:4quantities adjust to match
Ingredients
- 3 eggs, separated
- 4½ oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa) or bittersweet chocolate, broken into small pieces
- ¼ oz unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup full-fat cream, plus more whipped cream to serve
- 3 tbsp caster sugar
- Chocolate shavings, to serve
Method
- Melt the chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water. Remove from the heat, stir smooth and leave to cool slightly.
- Whisk the egg yolks into the warm chocolate one at a time until glossy.
- Whip the cream to soft peaks and fold it through the chocolate mixture.
- Beat the egg whites in a clean bowl to soft peaks, then gradually add the caster sugar and beat to firm, glossy peaks.
- Fold the whites through the chocolate mixture in two additions, keeping as much air in as possible.
- Spoon into four serving glasses and chill for at least 3 hours, or overnight, until set.
- Serve topped with extra whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Prep: 20 min
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
375 kcalCalories
7 gProtein
27 gCarbs
26 gFat
1 gFibre
19 gSugars
92 mgSodium
171 mgCholesterol
1 servingServing