Description
Indulge in the bliss of easy chocolate mousse, a dessert that envelops your senses in silky cocoa richness. This simple yet sophisticated treat comes together effortlessly, making it perfect for celebrations or quiet nights in. With just five ingredients, you can create a light and airy mousse that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the bittersweet chocolate over a double boiler until smooth; let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with sugar until soft peaks form.
- In another clean bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Fold half of the whipped cream into the melted chocolate, then gently fold in the egg whites until fully combined.
- Spoon the mixture into serving cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
- Serve chilled, garnished with whipped cream or fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg