Classic French Chocolate Mousse
Equipment
- Large mixing bowls
- Whisk
- spatula
- Serving cups
Ingredients
- 1⅔ cups heavy cream
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- ½ tsp. kosher salt
- 4 egg whites
- ½ cup sugar
- 6 oz. bittersweet chocolate melted and cooled
- Chocolate shavings to garnish
Instructions
Whip the Cream:
- In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and kosher salt with a whisk until stiff peaks form.
- Chill the whipped cream in the refrigerator.
Beat the Egg Whites:
- In another large bowl, beat the egg whites with a whisk until soft peaks form.
- While whisking, slowly add the sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
Combine Mixtures:
- Add the melted and cooled chocolate to the egg whites and fold gently until almost incorporated.
- Add the whipped cream and fold until completely incorporated.
Chill and Serve:
- Divide the chocolate mousse among serving cups.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Sprinkle with chocolate shavings just before serving.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Pairing:
Pair this chocolate mousse with a rich, full-bodied red wine like a Cabernet Sauvignon or a Ruby Port to complement the deep chocolate flavors.Nutrition values
Calories: 350 kcal | Carbohydrates: 27 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 26 g | Sugar: 24 g