Simple Chocolate Mousse is a basic dessert we love. It’s fancy sufficient to be served for a special day however simple sufficient to make for Sunday dinner! This dessert is a timeless basic that each individual ought to know the right way to make.
This recipe comes from ABK group member Kathleen. She recommends it’s eaten with a tiny spoon all the time!
From Si- “How I beloved chocolate mousse as a child. We used to exit to dinner, for very particular events, to a spot referred to as Black Angus. I keep in mind that they had chocolate mousse on the menu, and the primary time I tasted this easy, mild, chocolate dessert I believed it was heavenly!”
Why is it referred to as “mousse”?
Mousse is the French phrase for “mild and ethereal,” which is the consistency created as air is crushed into egg whites after which gently folded into the chocolate. This recipe additionally creates tiny bits of chocolate morsels all through the mousse for added bursts of taste.
Am i able to make chocolate mousse forward of time?
Simple Chocolate Mousse may be made as much as two days earlier than serving. Ensure to cowl in plastic wrap or retailer in an hermetic container and refrigerate.
Can Chocolate Mousse be Frozen?
Sure, it could! Mousse may be frozen as much as two months in particular person containers, wrapped in plastic wrap after which in foil. It can be frozen in an hermetic plastic container and separated into particular person containers when thawed. To thaw, let sit within the fridge in a single day. Don’t thaw on the counter. For a recent presentation, we advocate piping the whipped cream after the mousse has thawed.
serve chocolate Mousse
This dessert is wealthy and indulgent. Half-cup servings are the proper measurement. Now we have discovered small serving dishes and tiny teaspoons at thrift shops or storage gross sales. It seems pretty in classic teacups or small, easy ramekins. If making chocolate mousse for a crowd, purchase small plastic serving bowls and tiny spoons on the greenback retailer.
Elements for Chocolate Mousse
Darkish Chocolate Chips: Don’t use mild or milk chocolate for this recipe. Darkish chocolate is greatest – and is required to create simply the suitable taste after it’s been added to the whipped cream.
Eggs: Many recipes for chocolate mousse are made with out eggs, however we desire utilizing eggs for the richest and greatest texture. Egg yolks add creaminess and the whipped whites add a light-weight texture.
Heavy whipping cream: Heavy cream (not less than 36% fats) is important for essentially the most wealthy and creamy texture on this dessert. I extremely advocate Darigold Heavy Whipped Cream (40% milk fats). In Utah, it’s discovered at Costco.
Extra CHocolate recipes
We love chocolate desserts! A few of our favorites are Finest German Chocolate Bundt Cake (picture under), Chocolate Banana Pudding, and Levain Bakery Darkish Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookie.
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Soften chocolate in a heavy glass bowl within the microwave by cooking in 30-second intervals. Stir between intervals.
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Beat egg yolks till frothy. Combine egg yolks into melted chocolate with a rubber spatula. The chocolate will seize up a bit, however don’t be concerned.
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Beat egg whites till stiff. Fold into chocolate combination.
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Beat 2 cups whipping cream with 6 tablespoons sugar till delicate peaks type. Fold sweetened whipped cream and vanilla and rum flavorings into the chocolate combination.
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Spoon or pipe ½ cup mousse into every of 10 serving dishes. Cowl and chill. Mousse will thicken because it chills.
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When able to serve, whip remaining ½ cup whipping cream with 2 tablespoons sugar till stiff peaks type. Pipe on high of mousse and garnish with a raspberry.
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