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Chocolate Mousse

A quick and straightforward recipe for a silky chocolate mousse made with dark chocolate, cream, eggs, and sugar, perfect for make-ahead desserts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 150 grams Dark chocolate Use high-quality dark chocolate for best flavor.
  • 300 ml Heavy cream Whipped to soft peaks.
  • 3 large Eggs Beaten with sugar.
  • 75 grams Sugar Combine with eggs for fluffiness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Melt the dark chocolate, then cool it slightly until fluid but not hot.
  2. Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks and set aside.
  3. Beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Mixing
  1. Fold the cooled chocolate into the egg mixture until smooth and even.
  2. Gently fold in the whipped cream until no white streaks remain.
Chilling
  1. Spoon the mousse mixture into serving dishes and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Notes

For best results, let the chocolate cool to prevent clumping, aim for soft peaks in whipped cream, and fold gently to maintain airiness. Chill serving dishes for a better presentation.