Here’s a simple and creamy chocolate mousse recipe you can make at home:
Ingredients (serves 2–3)
- 100g (3.5 oz) dark chocolate (or milk chocolate if you prefer)
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 2 tbsp sugar (optional, depending on chocolate sweetness)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate:
- Break chocolate into small pieces and melt it gently over a double boiler or in the microwave (stirring every 20 seconds). Let it cool slightly.
- Whip Egg Whites:
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Whip Cream:
- In another bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form.
- Combine:
- Stir the egg yolks into the slightly cooled melted chocolate.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream.
- Carefully fold in the beaten egg whites in 2–3 parts, keeping the mixture light and airy.
- Chill:
- Spoon the mousse into serving glasses or bowls.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 2–3 hours (or until set).
- Serve:
- Optional toppings: grated chocolate, cocoa powder, berries, or a dollop of whipped cream.
💡 Tip: For a richer mousse, you can add a teaspoon of espresso or coffee to the chocolate when melting—it enhances the chocolate flavor without making it taste like coffee.
If you want, I can also give a super quick 3-ingredient chocolate mousse recipe that doesn’t use eggs and is ready in 5 minutes. Do you want that version too?
