Easy Dark Chocolate Mousse
Rich, airy chocolate mousse made with just four ingredients.
- Confident
- Video
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Whisked egg whites give this mousse its light, cloud-like texture.
Fold gently, so you keep as much air in as possible.
Ingredients
Method
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Melt
Melt the chocolate gently in a bowl over a pan of simmering water, and cool for 5 minutes. Stir in the yolks one at a time.
Timer: 5:00
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Whisk the whites
In a clean bowl, whisk the whites with the salt to soft peaks, then add the sugar and whisk until stiff and glossy.
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Fold
Stir a spoonful of whites into the chocolate to loosen it, then gently fold in the rest.
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Chill
Spoon into six small glasses and chill for 2 hours.
Timer: 2:00:00
Questions about this recipe
- Is it safe to eat raw eggs?
In the UK, the Food Standards Agency says eggs with the British Lion mark can be eaten raw or lightly cooked by everyone, including pregnant women, babies, young children and older people. If you use eggs without the Lion mark, people in those groups should avoid raw egg.
