Mousse au Chocolat
An airy, intensely chocolate dessert where glossy melted chocolate meets whipped cream and feather-light egg whites for a decadent yet balanced finish. Smooth, deeply flavored, and elegantly simple—ready in under an hour with a short resting time to set.
6 oz dark chocolate, chopped
2 tbsp butter, cubed
4 egg yolks, separated, room temperature
1 tbsp granulated sugar
4 egg whites, room temperature
1 cup heavy cream, cold
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
1 tbsp cocoa powder, for dusting (optional)
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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