Cooking Lucid
Mousse au Chocolat
Silky, intensely chocolatey mousse made with just chocolate, eggs, and a touch of cream. One of the great French desserts — elegant, light, and irresistible.
Prep 20 min
Cook 0 min
Total 4h
Serves 6
Ingredients
Step 1 — Chocolate base
- 8 oz bittersweet chocolate (60–70%, chopped)
- 4 large eggs (separated)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup heavy cream (whipped)
Step 2 — Serve
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- 1
Melt chocolate
Melt chocolate in a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth. Cool slightly. Stir in egg yolks one at a time until glossy.
- 2
Fold in egg whites and cream
Beat egg whites with sugar and salt to stiff peaks. Whip cream to soft peaks. Fold one-third of egg whites into chocolate to lighten, then fold in remaining whites. Gently fold in whipped cream.
- 3
Chill and serve
Spoon into serving glasses. Refrigerate at least 4 hours until set. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings before serving.
Nutrition per serving: 340 cal · 6g protein · 26g carbs · 24g fat · 2g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
