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Description
Indulge in a cloud-like chocolate mousse made with rich semisweet chocolate and a dash of vanilla. Topped with whipped cream or berries, this dessert is a silky, luxurious treat that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups heavy cream (divided)
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch kosher salt
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, shaved chocolate, berries, flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate by combining it with ½ cup of heavy cream in a heat-safe bowl. Use a double boiler or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until the mixture is smooth. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
- In a separate bowl, whip the remaining heavy cream along with the vanilla extract and salt until soft peaks form.
- Incorporate ⅓ of the whipped cream into the melted chocolate to lighten the mixture. Gently fold in the rest of the whipped cream until the mixture is smooth and silky.
- Divide the chocolate mousse into small glasses or ramekins and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour to set.
- Before serving, consider adding extra whipped cream, shaved chocolate, or berries on top if desired.
Notes
TECHNIQUE TIP: Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor and fold gently to maintain the mousse’s airy texture.
STORAGE: Store chocolate mousse in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 2 months for a light texture.
SUBSTITUTION: Substitute semisweet chocolate with dark chocolate for a richer taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- chilling: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 553 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 28 mg
- Fat: 49 g
- Saturated Fat: 30 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.03 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 103 mg
