Chocolate Mousse Recipe That’s Silky, Decadent & Surprisingly Easy
A rich and airy chocolate mousse made from simple ingredients. This classic French-style dessert melts in your mouth and is easier than you'd expect.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups cold heavy cream 1 large egg 2 large egg yolks 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp instant espresso powder optional 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp kosher salt 4 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped 4 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- 1. Whip 1 cup of the heavy cream to soft peaks and refrigerate. 2. In a bowl over simmering water, whisk egg, yolks, sugar, espresso powder, vanilla, salt, and water until pale and doubled in volume. Remove from heat and whisk until slightly cooled. 3. Melt chocolates in another bowl over simmering water, then cool for 3 minutes. 4. Whisk egg mixture into chocolate in 3 additions. 5. Fold in whipped cream gently in 3 parts. 6. Divide mousse into ramekins and chill for at least 1 hour. 7. Whip remaining cream and dollop on top before serving.
Notes
For deeper flavor, use a mix of bittersweet and semisweet chocolate. Let mousse sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving for a silkier texture. Optional garnishes: fresh raspberries, chocolate shavings, or mint.