Dark Chocolate Mousse
Rich, fluffy, chocolatey, and delicious—perfect for treating a loved one or yourself!
Ingredients
- 4 oz chocolate, chopped
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
- 1 tbsp coffee liqueur or preferred additional flavor (optional)
Instructions
- Whip sugar and egg yolks in a large bowl until light, fluffy, and pale yellow.
- Warm 1/2 cup heavy cream in a saucepan over medium-low heat, until small bubbles start to appear on the sides.
- While whisking continuously, slowly pour warm cream into egg-sugar mixture. Return mixture to the saucepan, and continue whisking until mixture thickens (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat. Add chocolate, vanilla, and additional flavor if using, and stir until chocolate is melted and smooth. Pour mixture into a clean bowl and refrigerate until cool, but not set.
- Whip remaining heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into cooled chocolate mixture.
- Divide mousse amongst 4 ramekins, jars, or other small cups. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours, up to overnight.
- Garnish with sweetened whipped cream, raspberries, and/or shaved chocolate.