Dark Chocolate Mousse
Such a contrast - a light, airy texture with rich, dark chocolate flavor. It's a perfect make-ahead dessert for any special occasion, just make it the day before and let it chill in the fridge until it's time.
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Servings: 30 mini dessert cups or 8-10 larger servings
Calories: 132kcal
Ingredients
- 9 oz high-quality bittersweet chocolate, like Ghiradelli 60% cacao baking chips
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, diced
- 4 tsp boiling water
- 2 cups heavy cream, cold
- 6 large eggs, separated
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
Directions
- Melt chocolate and butter carefully in the microwave, or use a double boiler. Add boiling water and set aside to cool slightly.
- Whip cold heavy cream until soft peaks form. Place in refrigerator.
- Whip egg whites and sugar in a separate bowl until soft peaks form.
- When the melted chocolate has cooled to approximately 100 degrees F, stir in the egg yolks.
- Fold half of the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture. Fold half of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture.
- Fold in the other half of the whipped cream and the other half of the egg whites.
- Spoon or pipe into serving dishes. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Serve with freshly whipped cream and a raspberry on top.
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 14 grams | Calories: 132 kcal | Carbohydrates: 6 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 11 g | Saturated Fat: 6 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g | Trans Fat: 0.01 g | Cholesterol: 51 mg | Sodium: 35 mg | Potassium: 76 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 4 g | Vitamin A: 352 IU | Vitamin C: 0.1 mg | Calcium: 21 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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