Chocolate Mousse

Tags: #dessert #chocolate #french #elegant #no-bake Serving: 6 portions Total time: 4 hours

A rich and airy French dessert with deep chocolate flavor and silky smooth texture.

Ingredients

• 200g dark chocolate, chopped
• 6 large eggs, separated
• 75g sugar
• 300ml heavy cream
• 30ml vanilla extract
• 2g salt
• 15g cocoa powder for dusting

Steps

1. Melt chocolate in double boiler until smooth
2. Let chocolate cool slightly
3. Whisk egg yolks with half the sugar until pale
4. Slowly add melted chocolate to yolk mixture
5. Add vanilla extract
6. Beat egg whites with salt until soft peaks form
7. Gradually add remaining sugar to egg whites
8. Beat until stiff peaks form
9. Whip cream until soft peaks form
10. Fold one-third of egg whites into chocolate mixture
11. Fold in remaining egg whites gently
12. Fold in whipped cream
13. Divide mixture into serving glasses
14. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours
15. Dust with cocoa powder before serving

Notes

This classic French dessert requires patience but delivers an incredibly luxurious result. Serve chilled for best texture.