Chocolate Mousse

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
8%
Chocolate Mousse
140 min.
8
446kcal

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Indulge your senses with a rich and velvety Chocolate Mousse that promises to be the star of any dessert table. This delightful treat is not only a feast for the eyes but also a heavenly experience for your taste buds. With its smooth texture and intense chocolate flavor, this mousse is sure to impress your family and friends, making it the perfect choice for gatherings or special occasions.

What makes this recipe even more appealing is that it is both vegetarian and gluten-free, allowing everyone to enjoy a slice of decadence without worry. The combination of creamy whipped cream and luscious semisweet chocolate creates a harmonious balance that melts in your mouth, leaving you craving more. Plus, with a preparation time of just 140 minutes, you can easily whip up this dessert ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully in the refrigerator.

Each serving contains 446 calories, making it a rich yet satisfying option for those who appreciate the finer things in life. Whether you choose to pipe it into elegant serving bowls or simply spoon it out for a casual treat, this Chocolate Mousse is sure to elevate your dessert game. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • large egg yolk 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • 2.5 cups cup heavy whipping cream 
  • oz baker's chocolate chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Beat egg yolks in small bowl with electric mixer on high speed about 3 minutes or until thick and lemon colored. Gradually beat in sugar.
  2. Heat 1 cup whipping cream in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat until hot. Gradually stir at least half of the hot whipping cream into egg yolk mixture; stir back into hot cream in saucepan. Cook over low heat about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens (do not boil). Stir in chocolate until melted. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours, stirring occasionally, just until chilled.
  3. Beat 1 1/2 cups whipping cream in chilled medium bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff. Fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture. Pipe or spoon mixture into serving bowls. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories446kcal
Protein5.78%
Fat80.32%
Carbs13.9%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.76
Glycemic Load
4.36
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
14.569565174372%

Flavonoids

Catechin
18.24mg
Epicatechin
40.21mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:446.34kcal
22.32%
Fat:43.95g
67.62%
Saturated Fat:27.09g
169.31%
Carbohydrates:17.1g
5.7%
Net Carbohydrates:12.4g
4.51%
Sugar:8.71g
9.68%
Cholesterol:175.84mg
58.61%
Sodium:31.03mg
1.35%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:22.68mg
7.56%
Protein:7.12g
14.24%
Manganese:1.19mg
59.35%
Copper:0.93mg
46.59%
Iron:5.24mg
29.12%
Magnesium:98.33mg
24.58%
Vitamin A:1215.88IU
24.32%
Zinc:3.1mg
20.7%
Phosphorus:189.69mg
18.97%
Fiber:4.71g
18.82%
Selenium:9.33µg
13.32%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.6%
Vitamin D:1.65µg
10.99%
Potassium:315.35mg
9.01%
Calcium:88.75mg
8.87%
Vitamin E:1.02mg
6.78%
Folate:23.32µg
5.83%
Vitamin K:5.19µg
4.94%
Vitamin B5:0.49mg
4.91%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.77%
Vitamin B12:0.28µg
4.75%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.17%
Vitamin B3:0.43mg
2.17%