Chocolate Mousse Cups
A rich and creamy chocolate mousse served in individual cups, perfect for a dessert or special occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g dark chocolate (chopped)
- 3 large eggs (separated)
- 50g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
- 200ml heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with half the sugar until pale and thick.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until foamy. Gradually add the remaining sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture, then gently fold in the egg whites.
- Spoon the mousse into individual cups and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
- Ensure all bowls and utensils are clean and dry when beating egg whites.
- Chill the mousse for at least 4 hours, or overnight for a firmer texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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