The classic chocolate mousse is equally famous for its light and fluffy texture and its very chocolaty taste. This dessert finds its root in the French word “mousse,” which means foam, and this is due to its significantly fluffy form.

 

Most of the chocolate mousse dishes can initially be traced back to French food preparation towards the end of the eighteenth century. Originally, recipes were not as rich and contained only the essence of the cookie: chocolate, sugar, and egg whites. Thus, it grew and developed to accommodate cream, then as extra floats for the various flavors, which elevated it to a sophisticated and flexible dessert that is suitable for any occasion. 

Mousse first appeared as a savory meal, but as time went on, sweet versions developed in popularity. In the 20th century, the dessert became quite famous and is now a standard in many restaurants all over the world.

Ingredients you will need to make chocolate mousse include:.

 

INGREDIENTS

200 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa).
Three big eggs (separated)
50 g Powdered sugar
1 cup (240 ml) thick cream
2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter
One teaspoon of vanilla extract
A pinch of salt.

 

PREPARATION 

To get the perfect balance of flavor and texture, making chocolate mousse requires following a few specific steps. Here is the complete instruction.

 

Step 1

Get the ingredients ready

Divide the eggs, putting the whites in a different bowl and the yolks in a separate one. Make sure the eggs are at room temperature.

To ensure that the chocolate melts properly, chop it into little pieces.

Separate the remaining ingredients into equal parts.

 

Step : 2

Melt the Chocolate

Cut the dark chocolate into tiny pieces, then transfer chocolate and butter to a heatproof bowl.

Melt the chocolate and butter in a double boiler by placing the bowl over a pot of boiling water, Make sure it does not touch the water. Until the chocolate is melted and smooth, stir it continuously. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

 

Step : 3

Get the eggs ready.

Sort the yolks and whites of the eggs .

Beat the egg yolks with 25 grams of granulated sugar in a medium-sized bowl until the mixture becomes creamy and pale .

Mix thoroughly after adding the melted chocolate to the egg yolk mixture.

 

Step 4

Beat the Cream 

In a separate bowl, Beat the vanilla essence into the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Take care not to whip too much.

 

Step : 5 

Beat the Egg Whites 

Take another bowl, Add the egg whites with a dash of salt.

The egg whites should be beaten with an electric mixer until soft peaks form .

Add the remaining 25 grams of granulated sugar gradually while beating the mixture until stiff peaks form .

 

Step : 6

Mix the combined mixtures 

The chocolate mixture should be well mixed once the whipped cream is gently mixed in .

Then, divide the chocolate mixture into three parts and fold in the beaten egg whites. To keep the mousse airy, handle it gently .

 

Step : 7

Chill / Rest the mixtures

Put the mousse into individual glasses or serving dishes . Place in the fridge until set, preferably for two hours.

 

Step : 8

Ready to Serve 

Before serving, you can add various toppings like chocolate shards, whipped cream, sprinkling of chocolate powder, Nuts for delicious crunch, or fresh berries as a garnish . serve your delicious Chocolate mousse in creative ways.

 

Now Enjoy your delicious, homemade chocolate mousse.

There is a lot of variety when it comes to chocolate mousse, based on its colour, taste and consistency : strawberry, mango, lemon, coffee, white or dark chocolate, avocado, pumpkin, matcha, peanut butter, yogurt, coconut and cheesecake. Both varieties are unique and adding to that, they can fit into any palate type or occasion, making mousse a favorite dessert.

Chocolate mousse nutrition facts

Calories : 415
Fat : 31 g
Saturated fat : 19 g
Carbohydrates : 34 g
Sugar : 31 g
Fiber : 2 g
Protein : 5 g
sodium : 55 mg
Cholesterol : 163 mg

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