Chocolate Mousse
Silky, decadent chocolate mousse made with just five ingredients in under 15 minutes. Whipped egg whites and cream create an airy, cloud-like texture that melts on your tongue.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 2 count large egg whites
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Place chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
- 2
Pour 1/4 cup cream into the melted chocolate, stirring until glossy and combined.
- 3
Whip remaining 1/2 cup cream to stiff peaks using an electric mixer or whisk.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whip egg whites until foamy, then add sugar 1 tbsp at a time and vanilla until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- 5
Fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture in two additions until no streaks remain.
- 6
Gently fold egg white mixture into chocolate in two additions until just combined.
- 7
Divide mousse among 4 glasses or bowls. Serve immediately or chill up to 4 hours.
Tools you’ll need
- heatproof bowl
- microwave
- rubber spatula
- electric mixer or whisk
- two medium bowls
- serving glasses or bowls
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