French Mousse au Chocolat recipe
Ingredients
1. Chocolate: 8 ounces (225g) high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa), broken into small pieces
2. Egg Whites: 3 large egg whites
3. Egg Yolks: 3 large egg yolks
4. Sugar: 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
5. Cream: 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, whipped
6. Flavorings: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
1. Melt chocolate: In a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl (30-second intervals, stirring between), melt chocolate. Let cool slightly.
2. Whisk egg yolks: In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale yellow.
3. Combine chocolate and egg yolks: Fold melted chocolate into egg yolks.
4. Whip egg whites: In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
5. Fold egg whites: Gently fold egg whites into chocolate mixture.
6. Whip cream: Beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
7. Fold cream: Fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture.
8. Add flavorings: Stir in vanilla extract, if using.
9. Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
10. Serve: Spoon into individual serving cups or a large serving dish. Garnish with chocolate shavings or whipped cream.
