Chocolate Mousse

Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Chocolate Mousse
420 min.
8
444kcal

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Indulge in the rich and velvety delight of homemade Chocolate Mousse, a classic dessert that promises to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. This gluten-free treat is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a dinner party, a special celebration, or simply a well-deserved indulgence after a long day. With its luxurious texture and deep chocolate flavor, this mousse is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.

What sets this Chocolate Mousse apart is its simplicity and elegance. Made with fine-quality bittersweet chocolate, fresh egg yolks, and whipped cream, each ingredient plays a crucial role in creating a harmonious balance of flavors and textures. The process may take a little time, but the end result is well worth the wait. Allowing the mousse to chill for at least six hours ensures that it sets perfectly, allowing you to enjoy a light and airy dessert that melts in your mouth.

Whether you choose to garnish it with lightly sweetened whipped cream or add a splash of flavor with espresso or Grand Marnier, this Chocolate Mousse is versatile enough to cater to your personal taste. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • oz bittersweet chocolate unsweetened chopped (not )
  • large egg yolk 
  • cups cup heavy whipping cream chilled
  • servings accompaniment: lightly whipped cream sweetened
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • sieve
  • ramekin
  • double boiler
  • hand mixer
  • kitchen thermometer
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Heat 3/4 cup cream in a 1-quart heavy saucepan until hot.
  2. Whisk together yolks, sugar, and a pinch of salt in a metal bowl until combined well, then add hot cream in a slow stream, whisking until combined.
  3. Transfer mixture to saucepan and cook over moderately low heat, stirring constantly, until it registers 160°F on thermometer.
  4. Pour custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl and stir in vanilla.
  5. Melt chocolate in a double boiler or a metal bowl set over a pan of simmering water (or in a glass bowl in a microwave at 50 percent power 3 to 5 minutes), stirring frequently.
  6. Whisk custard into chocolate until smooth, then cool.
  7. Beat remaining 1 1/4 cups cream in a bowl with an electric mixer until it just holds stiff peaks.
  8. Whisk one fourth of cream into chocolate custard to lighten, then fold in remaining cream gently but thoroughly.
  9. Spoon mousse into 8 (6-ounce) stemmed glasses or ramekins and chill, covered, at least 6 hours.
  10. Let stand at room temperature about 20 minutes before serving.
  11. • Mousse can be chilled up to 1 day. • To vary the flavor, you can replace the 1 teaspoon vanilla with 2 teaspoons instant-espresso powder (dissolve it in the hot cream) or 3 tablespoons Grand Marnier or 2 tablespoons Cognac (either one whisked into strained custard).

Nutrition Facts

Calories444kcal
Protein4.33%
Fat77.84%
Carbs17.83%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.76
Glycemic Load
3.14
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
7.9717392221741%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:443.81kcal
22.19%
Fat:38.8g
59.69%
Saturated Fat:23.41g
146.32%
Carbohydrates:19.99g
6.66%
Net Carbohydrates:18.01g
6.55%
Sugar:16.53g
18.36%
Cholesterol:181.07mg
60.36%
Sodium:28.42mg
1.24%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.19%
100%
Caffeine:21.33mg
7.11%
Protein:4.86g
9.72%
Vitamin A:1227.12IU
24.54%
Manganese:0.34mg
16.76%
Copper:0.32mg
16.17%
Phosphorus:132.19mg
13.22%
Selenium:8.66µg
12.37%
Magnesium:48.31mg
12.08%
Iron:1.86mg
10.35%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.01%
Vitamin D:1.41µg
9.41%
Fiber:1.98g
7.94%
Calcium:76.21mg
7.62%
Zinc:1mg
6.64%
Vitamin E:0.91mg
6.09%
Potassium:207.27mg
5.92%
Vitamin B12:0.31µg
5.09%
Vitamin B5:0.48mg
4.8%
Folate:14.79µg
3.7%
Vitamin K:3.75µg
3.57%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.96%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.32%
Vitamin B3:0.25mg
1.25%
Source:Epicurious