There’s something about dark chocolate that is simply irresistible. This mousse is simple, delicious and a fabulous treat to bring to a party and wow your friends with. It’s a favorite dessert in our family, which my 16 year old has absolutely mastered.
Make sure to choose a good quality chocolate as it has everything to do with how your mousse will turn out.
Dark Chocolate Mousse
A delicious dessert that is sure to be a crowd pleaser wherever you go.
Servings 6 -8
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Ingredients
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate- broken in to pieces
- 1 oz dark chocolate - broken into pieces
- 2 tbsp organic or raw butter- broken into pieces*- for a lighter mousse replace with 2 tbsp water
- 6 eggs at room temperature- separated
- optional: splash of Grand Marnier
Instructions
- Place chocolate and 2 tablespoons butter or water into the top bowl of a double boiler and melt slowly, stirring regurlarly.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Meanwhile, whisk egg yolks until well blended. Gently mix in to cooled chocolate, in a steady stream while stirring constantly, until a a thick cream is formed.
- If you are adding Grand Marnier or another liqueur of your choice, add about a spoonful to the chocolate cream and mix well.
- In a separate bowl whip egg whites until firm. For the best results, whip the egg whites by hand in a cool bowl. This is the most important part to the success of your mousse and will ensure a nice, firm but airy mousse.
- Gently fold chocolate cream into egg whites until fully mixed. Do not over mix.
- Chill for about an hour before serving.
- Serve with fresh fruit, or candied orange rind.
- Go ahead and indulge!
Nice recipe Repined thanks 🙂
You are welcome and thank you! Enjoy 🙂
This dark chocolate mousse looks delicious. I love chocolate especially when it is dark chocolate. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
You are most welcome Katie. I’m a huge fan of dark chocolate as well and the fact that it is loaded with antioxidants is a fabulous bonus 🙂