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Chocolate Mousse

Name: Chocolate Mousse
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 4 large egg yolks; 4 tablespoons sugar; 2 cups heavy cream; 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe photo courtesy of Minh + Wass

Because bittersweet chocolate is high in pure chocolate (at least 35 percent cocoa solids), it's best used when a deep chocolate flavor is called for. It's also a great eating chocolate. Semisweet chocolate, which has more sugar and fewer cocoa solids than bittersweet, can often be substituted in recipes without significantly affecting the flavor or texture.

Source: Everyday Food, December 2003

1 hour 30 mins 6

Total Time Prep Servings

Ingredients

4 large egg yolks
4 tablespoons sugar
2 cups heavy cream
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1.
In a medium saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 3/4 cup heavy cream. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until mixture coats back of spoon, 3 to 4 minutes (do not boil). Remove from heat; whisk in melted chocolate and vanilla. Strain into a bowl; chill until cool.
2.
With an electric mixer, beat remaining 1 1/4 cups heavy cream with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar until stiff peaks form. Stir 1/3 of whipped cream into cooled custard mixture, then gently fold in the rest with a rubber spatula.
3.
Spoon into serving dishes; chill, covered, at least 30 minutes and up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.

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thatchickgabrielle

19 JAN, 2008

I am a caterer in Chicago
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- cwall002
  
  12 JAN, 2018
  
  this was pretty litty. Ooooouuuuuu. Slay
817600DW

16 JUL, 2017

The recipe was easy to follow. Although for step 2 in making stiff peaks with the cream and sugar, I didn't actually get stiff peaks. But still the chocolate mousse I made was delicious. Definitely going to make it again! Thank you so much!
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kemartineztwc

14 JAN, 2017

Made this for the first time about two years ago on my boyfriend's birthday and he absolutly loved it. I have made it a few more time after that and it turns out better each time. I don't really bake much, but this is an easy recipe to follow and turns out delicious. Enjoy!
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roxanne.farrugia

6 JAN, 2017

Can i put the mousse in a piping bag and use it a day after making it or will it change the texture. Sry but first time making it.
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ashleyholydoodl

6 SEP, 2016

I used this instead of whipped cream on a pavlova, and it was delicious!!
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LisaW

8 APR, 2015

Thanks~ my 16 year old son LOVES mousse AND is the only one I know who can eat this by the pound and not gain an ounce. So not fair.
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Sanma63

1 JUN, 2014

Easy and delicious !!!
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Rachel5683

11 JAN, 2014

Terrible. Ended up with chocolate soup.
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Helen Baucke

30 MAR, 2013

Fantastic recipe, and easy as pie! Beautifully smooth and creamy.
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kutest

10 FEB, 2012

This is so easy and wonderful. Topped with a dollop of whipped cream and shaved bittersweet chocolate. Makes a perfect dessert for a special dinner. I made this a day ahead, you would never know it!
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