Description
Silky French chocolate mousse delivers pure indulgence with minimal ingredients and maximum elegance. Rich dark chocolate blends seamlessly with whipped cream, creating a luxurious dessert you cannot resist savoring.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (½ cup for melting chocolate, ½ cup for whipping)
Sweeteners and Flavorings:
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Create a velvety chocolate base by melting of chocolate chips with 120 milliliters (½ cup) of heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl, using 20-second intervals and stirring until achieving a glossy, uniform consistency.
- Allow the chocolate mixture to cool to room temperature, periodically stirring to prevent separation and ensure smooth texture, approximately 15 minutes.
- In a separate chilled mixing bowl, vigorously whip 160 milliliters (⅔ cup) of cold heavy cream with of powdered sugar and of vanilla extract until stiff, billowing peaks emerge.
- Delicately incorporate the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture, using a silicone spatula and employing a folding technique to maintain the airy volume and prevent deflation.
- Gently transfer the mousse into elegant serving dishes, creating smooth, swirled surfaces for an aesthetically pleasing presentation.
- Refrigerate the mousse for a minimum of 2 hours to allow proper setting and flavor development.
- For optimal serving experience, remove the mousse from the refrigerator 15 minutes before consumption to achieve a luxuriously soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Notes
- Chill your serving dishes beforehand to help the mousse set quickly and maintain its creamy texture.
- Whip cream just until stiff peaks form to prevent over-beating, which can make the texture grainy.
- Fold chocolate and whipped cream gently to preserve the air bubbles, creating a light and airy mousse.
- Use high-quality chocolate for the richest, most decadent flavor that truly elevates the dessert.
- Room temperature resting before serving softens the mousse, making it melt smoothly on your tongue.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg