Description
This rich and creamy chocolate mousse is the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream (room temperature)
- 1 cup chocolate (* See notes)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, add half the heavy cream. On low heat, heat up until it begins to simmer. Once it is warm, remove from the heat.
- Place the chopped chocolate into a heatproof bowl. Pour the warm cream over it over the chocolate and add the vanilla. Leave to melt for a minute, then stir with a whisk until all of the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Whisk in the remaining cream. Adding this cold cream helps to cool the mixture down faster.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. After it is chilled, remove from the refrigerator.
- Whip the chocolate cream with an electric hand mixer until stiff peaks form – do not overmix.
- Distribute the mousse between 4 bowls or 8 small ones. Top with whipped cream and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- The chocolate can be bittersweet or semi-sweet based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg