Semisweet Chocolate Mousse is a rich and creamy dessert made with melted semisweet chocolate and whipped cream. It’s a perfect indulgence for chocolate lovers and is often served chilled. Here’s a recipe for Semisweet Chocolate Mousse:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Chilling time: 2 hours or more
Ready in: 2 hours 20 minutes (including chilling time)
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled
- Optional: Whipped cream and chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions:
- In a heatproof bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate and butter together using a double boiler or by microwaving in short intervals, stirring in between until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla extract together until creamy and pale yellow in color.
- Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture, stirring constantly to combine. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until well incorporated.
- Then, fold in the beaten egg whites until no streaks remain.
- Divide the mousse mixture into individual serving glasses or bowls.
- Cover the glasses or bowls with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the mousse is set and chilled.
- Once the mousse is chilled and set, remove it from the refrigerator. If desired, garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Semisweet Chocolate Mousse is now ready to be served! It’s a delightful and decadent dessert that can be enjoyed on its own or as a finishing touch to a special meal. Bon appétit!
