French Chocolate Mousse
Serves: 6
Gabriella Kub
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
46
Spice
48
Sweetness
54
Sourness
42
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.7
Difficulty
Ingredients:
3 tbsps
Unsalted Butter (softened)1 tsp
Cream Of Tartar1 cup
Heavy Cream (cold)1 tsp
Vanilla ExtractDirections:
1
Place the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl and place over a saucepan containing barely simmering water (or use a double boiler)
2
Melt the chocolate and butter together and stir with a wooden spoon until smooth
3
Remove from heat and cool slightly
4
Add the egg yolks to the chocolate, 1 by 1, beating with a whisk until incorporated
5
Set aside
6
In another bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy
7
Add the cream of tartar and continue to beat
8
Gradually whisk in 1/4 cup sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form
9
Beat heavy cream in a chilled bowl until it begins to foam and thicken up
10
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and vanilla
11
Continue to whip the cream until it holds soft peaks
12
Gradually and gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it
13
Then, delicately fold in the whipped cream
14
Take care not over work the mousse
15
Divide mousse into 4 individual glasses
16
Cover and chill for several hours
17
Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings before serving