Chocolate Mousse

The BEST authentic French Mousse au Chocolat made with only 4 simple ingredients, this easy Chocolate Mousse recipe is ultra light & decadent!

Course Dessert

Cuisine Dairy-free, French

Keyword chocolate mousse, easy chocolate mousse, french chocolate mousse

Prep Time 15

Chilling Time 2

Total Time 2 15

Servings servings

Calories 442kcal

Author Chrissie

Equipment

Ingredients

8 ounces dark chocolate finely chopped
2 1/2 ounces hot espresso
4 pasteurized eggs separated
10 teaspoons granulated sugar
A splash of brandy or rum optional

Instructions

Chop the chocolate finely and add it to a small microwave-safe bowl. Melt the chocolate in the microwave on 50% powder for 30-second increments until the chocolate is melted fully. Be sure to cool the chocolate after melting so it's almost to room temperature.
Add the room temperature egg yolks and melted chocolate to a blender and blend until smooth. Be sure the chocolate is cooled to just above room temperature and isn't hot when you add it to the blender.
With the blender running, pour the hot espresso into the egg yolk and chocolate mixture in a slow, steady stream and continue blending until the mixture is very smooth and silky. If you're adding alcohol, add it right after the coffee and blend well. Set the mixture aside.
Using a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, or in a mixing bowl with a hand mixer, whip egg whites to hard peaks, adding the sugar slowly starting after the egg whites become foamy.
Fold the egg whites and the chocolate mixture together using a whisk or a spatula until no white streaks appear.
Pour into 4 individual serving bowls, ramekins, or a large shallow serving bowl.
Refrigerate for 1-2 hours to set, then serve.

Notes

Make-Ahead Instructions

Feel free to make this recipe up to 24 hours ahead of time before serving. Store in the fridge, covered, overnight until ready to serve.

Storage Instructions

Store any leftovers in an airtight container (or cover the serving dish with plastic wrap) for up to 3 days. We recommend enjoying it within 24 hours for best results.

Freezer Instructions

You won't get optimum results from freezing this chocolate mousse, but it can be frozen and then thawed in the fridge for 24 hours before enjoying.

Nutrition Information Note

The nutritional information provided for this recipe does not include the added alcohol as the recipe can be made without it. Each serving is approximately one cup or 250 ml.

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