Mousse au chocolat

Health score
6%
Mousse au chocolat
30 min.
6
307kcal

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If you're looking for an indulgent dessert that provides a delightful chocolate experience, Mousse au Chocolat is the perfect choice. This French classic combines the richness of dark chocolate with a light, airy texture that melts in your mouth, making it an irresistible treat for any chocolate lover. With its scoopable creaminess and a hint of brandy, this mousse speaks of elegant sophistication, yet it’s surprisingly simple to prepare in just 30 minutes.

Picture this: a velvety chocolate base enhanced with fluffy egg whites, creating a symphony of textures that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. The added crunch of crisp biscuits on the side brilliantly complements the smooth mousse, adding a delightful contrast that rounds out this dessert beautifully. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply want to indulge yourself, this dessert is sure to be a standout. Serve it in charming cups, and you’ll marvel at the aesthetic appeal it brings to your table.

The rich, deep flavor of bittersweet dark chocolate, combined with the lightness from the whipped cream and egg whites, strikes a perfect balance. Plus, you'll find that each serving is a manageable dessert at just 307 calories, allowing you to enjoy a sweet finish without guilt. Treat yourself and your loved ones with this decadent Mousse au Chocolat that is guaranteed to enchant everyone who takes a spoonful.

Ingredients

  • 200 baker's chocolate dark green organic (we used and Black's Chocolate)
  • tbsp brandy 
  • large eggs free-range
  • 50 brown sugar 
  • 100 ml whipping cream 
  • servings biscuits such as langes-de-chat crisp

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Grate 50g/2oz of the chocolate and reserve. Break the rest into small, even-sized pieces and melt in a bowl placed over a pan of simmering water. Take the pan off the heat but keep the bowl over the hot water and stir in the brandy. Dont worry if the mixture thickens it will smooth out again later.
  2. Whisk the egg whites in a large bowl until theyre standing in stiff peaks. Spoon in half the sugar, whisk again, then add the rest of the sugar and whisk until it looks glossy like meringue. Whip the cream in a separate bowl. Take the melted chocolate off the pan and fold in a heaped metal serving spoon of meringue to loosen the consistency, then tip the chocolate into the meringue and fold in lightly but thoroughly. Now fold in the whipped cream, then twothirds of the grated chocolate.
  3. Spoon the chocolate mixture into six demitasse cups (or you could use espresso cups or small teacups) and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or overnight if this is more convenient.
  4. Sprinkle with the remaining grated chocolate, then dust with icing sugar.
  5. Serve the cups on saucers with some crisp biscuits tucked alongside.

Nutrition Facts

Calories307kcal
Protein9.32%
Fat68.24%
Carbs22.44%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.33
Glycemic Load
0.31
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
14.928260776984%

Flavonoids

Catechin
21.44mg
Epicatechin
47.28mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:306.62kcal
15.33%
Fat:26.03g
40.05%
Saturated Fat:15.45g
96.55%
Carbohydrates:19.26g
6.42%
Net Carbohydrates:13.72g
4.99%
Sugar:9g
10%
Cholesterol:111.96mg
37.32%
Sodium:59.83mg
2.6%
Alcohol:1.67g
100%
Alcohol %:2.37%
100%
Caffeine:26.67mg
8.89%
Protein:8g
16%
Manganese:1.41mg
70.32%
Copper:1.1mg
55.17%
Iron:6.35mg
35.27%
Magnesium:114.09mg
28.52%
Zinc:3.58mg
23.88%
Fiber:5.55g
22.19%
Phosphorus:197.39mg
19.74%
Selenium:11.17µg
15.95%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.72%
Potassium:340.52mg
9.73%
Vitamin A:381.48IU
7.63%
Calcium:66.14mg
6.61%
Folate:22.54µg
5.63%
Vitamin D:0.77µg
5.12%
Vitamin B5:0.5mg
4.96%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.46%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.18%
Vitamin E:0.56mg
3.76%
Vitamin K:3.89µg
3.7%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.07%
Vitamin B3:0.52mg
2.62%