Chocolate Mousse with Raspberry
A rich and creamy chocolate mousse topped with fresh raspberries. This classic French dessert is surprisingly easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
- 6 oz dark chocolate
- 1.5 cup heavy cream
- 3 large egg whites
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup raspberries
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Melt the 6 oz dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 2
In a large bowl, whip 1 cup of the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Set aside.
- 3
In a separate bowl, beat the 3 egg whites with the 2 tbsp sugar and 0.25 tsp salt until stiff peaks form.
- 4
Fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream until just combined. Then gently fold in the egg whites until no streaks remain.
- 5
Divide the mousse among 4 serving glasses. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until set.
- 6
Before serving, whip the remaining 0.5 cup heavy cream until soft peaks. Top each mousse with a dollop of whipped cream and a handful of raspberries.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowls
- whisk or electric mixer
- heatproof bowl
- saucepan
- serving glasses
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