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Indulgent Chocolate Mousse for Home Cooks

Chocolate Mousse Dessert made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces dark chocolate chopped
  • 3 large eggs separated
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • A pinch of sea salt

Method
 

  1. Melt the chocolate gently over a double boiler.
  2. Beat the egg yolks and sugar until pale and creamy.
  3. Combine melted chocolate with the egg yolk mixture.
  4. Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks.
  5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture.
  6. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold into the mixture.
  7. Chill the mousse in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  8. Serve the mousse with optional chocolate shavings or berries.