Easy Dark Chocolate Mousse

Rich, airy chocolate mousse made with just four ingredients.

The Food Gene · https://thefoodgene.com/recipe/dark-chocolate-mousse/

Prep
20 mins
Cook
5 mins
Rest
2 hrs
Yield
Serves 6
Level
Medium

Ingredients

  • 150 g dark chocolate (70%)
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 40 g caster sugar
  • 1 pinch of salt

Method

  1. Melt. Melt the chocolate gently and cool for 5 minutes. Stir in the yolks one at a time.
  2. Whisk the whites. Whisk the whites with the salt to soft peaks, then add the sugar and whisk until stiff and glossy.
  3. Fold. Stir a spoonful of whites into the chocolate, then gently fold in the rest.
  4. Chill. Spoon into six small glasses and chill for 2 hours.

Chef tip

Use very fresh eggs, as they are not cooked. Look for the British Lion mark.

Storage

Keeps 2 days in the fridge.

Swap it

Add orange zest or a little espresso to the chocolate.