Chocolate Mousse

A rich dessert made by combining melted dark chocolate, butter, and egg yolks, then folding in whipped egg whites.

Vegetarian Dessert French Chocolate No-Bake

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

340.9

kcal / serving

2045.5 kcal total

Carbs

14.8g

per serving

88.5 g total

Fat

28.8g

per serving

172.8 g total

Protein

per serving

24.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

175

Dark Chocolate

70 percent cocoa solids, chopped

Dairy

110

Butter

cut into cubes

piece

Egg

large free-range, separated

Liquids

tablespoon

Rum

optional alternative to brandy or espresso

tablespoon

Brandy

optional alternative to rum or espresso

tablespoon

Espresso Coffee

optional alternative to rum or brandy

Method

Melt the chocolate slowly in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water.

Remove the bowl from the heat and stir in the butter until combined.

Whisk the egg yolks into the mixture one at a time.

Stir in your choice of rum, brandy, or espresso.

Whip the egg whites into soft peaks and gently fold them into the chocolate.

Portion the mousse into ramekins and refrigerate until set.