Easy Chocolate Mousse
A Chocolate Mousse that looks and tastes rich and decadent but is quick and easy to make.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 150 g chocolate, min. 70% cocoa
- 4 teaspoons 20ml caster sugar (20ml)
- Double cream to decorate, optional
Equipment
4 ramekin or individual souffle dishes or glasses
Large, medium and small mixing bowls
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate in a large mixing bowl over hot water or in the microwave in 30-second bursts.For detailed instructions see How to Melt Chocolate
- When the chocolate is almost melted, remove from the heat and stir until it's all melted
- Separate the eggs, being careful not to allow any of the yolk into the whites (or they won't whisk up)
- Put the yolks into a small bowl or cup. Put the whites into a medium bowl for whisking
- Whisk the egg whites into soft peaks.The tips will fall over onto themselves
- Use an electric hand-whisk or a balloon whisk, add the sugar, and whisk again briefly
- Stir the egg yolks quickly into the melted chocolate
- Whisk in a third of the egg white/sugar
- Fold the rest of the egg white very gently into the chocolate mixture with a metal spoon until just combined (be careful not to overmix).The idea is to keep as much air as possible in the mousse
- Put into bowls and refrigerate for at least four hours until set
- Decorate with cream if liked.
Video
Notes
Everyday Cooks Tips:
Variations:- Add a tablespoon (15ml) brandy after the egg yolks