Chocolate Mousse: The Best Beginner-Friendly Chocolate Mousse Recipe
A silky, rich chocolate mousse made with dark chocolate and whipped cream. Perfect for beginners and elegant enough for special occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 Minutes
- Cook Time: 5 Minutes
- Total Time: 85 Minutes
- Yield: 4 Servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
3.5 ounces dark chocolate
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/4 cup water
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup chilled heavy whipping cream
Instructions
1. Chop chocolate and place with butter in a bowl.
2. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, water and salt in a metal bowl.
3. Cook over medium-low heat until thick and foamy.
4. Add chocolate and butter and whisk until smooth.
5. Cool mixture to room temperature.
6. Whip chilled cream to medium peaks.
7. Fold one-third of chocolate mixture into whipped cream.
8. Fold in remaining chocolate gently.
9. Transfer to serving dishes.
10. Chill for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality dark chocolate.
Do not over-whip the cream.
Fold gently to preserve air.
Chill thoroughly before serving.