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chocolate mousse cake
Faiza Shabir

Chocolate Mousse Recipe

This Chocolate Mousse Recipe is rich, silky, and melts in your mouth with deep chocolate flavor. It’s light yet indulgent, made with simple ingredients and no complicated steps. Perfect for dinner parties, date nights, or serious chocolate cravings. Chill well for that smooth, airy texture everyone loves.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream divided
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large egg yolks optional for extra richness
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Melt chopped chocolate with 1/2 cup heavy cream in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or microwave in short intervals.
  2. Stir until smooth and let cool slightly.
  3. Whisk egg yolks into the warm chocolate mixture if using.
  4. In a separate bowl, whip remaining 1 cup heavy cream with sugar, vanilla, and salt until soft peaks form.
  5. Gently fold whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture in batches.
  6. Spoon mousse into serving glasses or bowls.
  7. Chill at least 2 hours until set and creamy.
  8. Garnish with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or berries before serving.

Notes

  • Do not overheat the chocolate, or it may seize.
  • Fold gently to keep the mousse light and airy.
  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
  • Store covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

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