Classic Chocolate Mousse

If you have been looking for a recipe that feels special without being complicated, this Classic Chocolate Mousse is exactly what you need. It is the kind of dish that makes a regular weeknight feel a little more celebratory, and honestly you will want to make it again the very next weekend.

Why You Will Love This Classic Chocolate Mousse

• Simple ingredients you likely already have on hand
• Comes together quickly with minimal fuss
• Crowd-pleasing flavor that works for any occasion
• Great for making ahead and storing

Ingredients

• dark chocolate
• eggs
• heavy cream
• sugar
• vanilla
• rum extract

How to Make It

Start by gathering all your ingredients and prepping your workspace. Having everything measured out before you begin makes the whole process so much smoother. Combine your ingredients in stages, building layers of flavor as you go. Pay attention to textures and visual cues rather than watching the clock too closely since every kitchen runs a little differently.

Once finished, let everything rest briefly before serving so the flavors come together perfectly. This Classic Chocolate Mousse keeps well covered in the fridge for a few days.

Tools I Reach For

A few kitchen staples make this recipe so much easier. I use my KitchenAid Stand Mixer for baking, and a quality OXO Mixing Bowl Set is something I reach for every single time I cook.

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Classic Chocolate Mousse

Light, airy chocolate mousse with a deep cocoa flavor. A timeless make-ahead dessert.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: French

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 6 oz dark chocolate, melted
• 3 eggs, separated
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla
• pinch of salt

Method

 

1. Melt the chocolate and let it cool slightly, then whisk in the egg yolks.
2. Whip the cream to soft peaks and fold it into the chocolate.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with the salt, adding the sugar until glossy peaks form.
4. Gently fold the whites into the chocolate mixture in additions to keep it airy.
5. Spoon into glasses and chill at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Fold gently to keep all the air you whipped in. Use pasteurized eggs if serving to anyone who should avoid raw egg.

Classic Chocolate Mousse

Silky, airy chocolate mousse made with a handful of ingredients.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dessert

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 8 oz semisweet chocolate chopped
• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 eggs separated
• 1 1/4 cup heavy cream cold
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

 

1. Melt the chocolate and butter, then cool slightly.
2. Whisk in the egg yolks and vanilla.
3. Beat the egg whites with the sugar to firm peaks.
4. Whip 1 cup cream to soft peaks.
5. Fold the cream into the chocolate, then fold in the whites.
6. Spoon into glasses and chill two hours.

Notes

Chill at least two hours and top with whipped cream.