Chocolate Mousse

A rich dark chocolate mousse made with eggs, butter, and sugar, chilled and served with crème fraîche and cherries.

Vegetarian Dessert French Chocolate Indulgent

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

602.1

kcal / serving

3612.4 kcal total

Carbs

32.8g

per serving

196.8 g total

Fat

49.8g

per serving

298.5 g total

Protein

7.1g

per serving

42.6 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

225

Dark Chocolate

100

Caster Sugar

tbsp

Cocoa Powder

for dusting

Dairy

piece

Eggs

medium, free-range

170

Unsalted Butter

200

Crème Fraîche

to serve

Fruits

piece

Cherries

fresh, to serve

Method

Melt the dark chocolate gently in a bowl over a pan of simmering water.

Beat the egg yolks and most of the sugar together until creamy and pale.

Whisk the cooled melted chocolate into the egg yolk and sugar mixture.

Melt the unsalted butter in a pan over a low heat.

Whisk the melted butter into the chocolate mixture, adding a little water if too thick.

Whisk egg whites with the remaining two teaspoons of sugar until soft peaks form.

Carefully fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture using a metal spoon.

Spoon the mixture into ramekins and refrigerate for two hours.

Top with crème fraîche, fresh cherries, and a dusting of cocoa powder before serving.