Classic Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Choctoberfest continues with another delicious chocolate recipe – classic chocolate mousse. It’s such a wonderful, delightful dessert and it is not hard to make. And seriously, what could be better than a dish of fluffy chocolate air? I have been making this mousse for quite a while I use the recipe from The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Cuisine by The French Culinary Institute
Classic Chocolate Mousse
Serves 4
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- 5 oz bittersweet chocolate
- 1 1/3 cups heavy cream
- 3 egg whites
- 1 oz sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- raspberries, strawberries or blackberries if desired for serving
- Melt the chocolate in a double boiler. Remove from heat.
- While the chocolate is melting beat the heavy cream and vanilla to soft peaks in a medium bowl.
- In a second medium bowl whip the egg whites until foamy. Slowly add the sugar and the pinch of salt and whip to stiff peaks but don’t let them get too dry.
- Gently fold the melted and slightly cooled chocolate into the egg whites.
- Fold in the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture.
- Chill.
- To serve, layer in a bowl or glass with berries if desired
How Was the Chocolate Mousse Recipe?
I swear this is like eating chocolate air. It’s really good. As I mentioned above I make this mousse quite frequently – it’s a wonderful addition to different desserts like Jelly Roll with Chocolate Mousse or Chocolate Mousse Filled Cupcakes.
