Description
Rich chocolate mousse cups combine silky French techniques with elegant presentation. Chocolate lovers will discover a luxurious dessert perfect for special occasions or intimate gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa or more, high-quality)
- 300 ml (10 fl oz) heavy cream
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
- 50 g (1.75 oz) granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl to melt dark chocolate, stirring until completely smooth and glossy at 100°F, then allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- Chill a mixing bowl and whisk attachment, then vigorously whip heavy cream until soft, billowy peaks develop, maintaining a light and airy texture.
- In a separate pristine bowl, vigorously beat egg whites, gradually incorporating sugar until the mixture transforms into a lustrous, voluminous meringue with defined peaks.
- Delicately fold the slightly cooled melted chocolate into the whipped cream, using gentle circular motions to maintain the cream’s delicate structure.
- Gently integrate the glossy egg white meringue into the chocolate-cream mixture, using a careful folding technique to preserve the mousse’s ethereal lightness.
- Transfer the velvety mousse into elegant serving cups, using either a spoon or piping bag for a refined presentation.
- Refrigerate the mousse cups for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing the dessert to set and develop a rich, silky consistency before serving chilled.
Notes
- Chill your mixing bowl and whisk beforehand to help the cream whip faster and more effectively.
- For a vegan version, replace heavy cream with coconut cream and use aquafaba instead of egg whites to maintain the mousse’s light texture.
- Experiment with different chocolate percentages to customize the richness and depth of flavor, from mild 55% to intense 85% dark chocolate.
- Garnish with fresh berries, chocolate shavings, or a sprinkle of sea salt to elevate the presentation and add complementary taste dimensions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 351 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg