Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy decadence of these Chocolate Mousse Cups. A silky smooth chocolate mousse nestled in individual cups, topped with a dollop of whipped cream and chocolate shavings for the perfect finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Mousse:
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Pinch of salt
Garnish:
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate: In a heatproof bowl over simmering water, melt chocolate and butter. Stir until smooth. Remove from heat, add vanilla.
- Prepare Yolks: Beat egg yolks until slightly thickened. Slowly whisk in chocolate mixture.
- Whip Whites: Beat egg whites with salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beat until stiff peaks form.
- Whip Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form.
- Combine: Gently fold whipped cream into chocolate mix, then fold in egg whites. Spoon into cups.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for richer flavor.
- For eggs safety, use pasteurized eggs or replace with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
