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Dark chocolate and cream mousse

dark chocolate and cream mousse

Desserts

A dark chocolate mousse, made with egg yolks, whipped egg whites, and whipped cream. Keep refrigerated for at least 4 hours.

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Recipe from Kittycataclysm, Gentgeen, Kellen and 13 other contributors, adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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Chocolate mousse is a classic French dessert. This version, with a little bit of warm water added, remains very light and airy, and is easy to make.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time—
  • Resting4 hr
  • Total4 hr 30 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodNo cooking required
  • Estimated cost$7.70 $1.28 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 14, 2026.
  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

6 people
  • $5.26
  • $1.20
  • $1.21
  • $0.03

Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Melt the chocolate using a double boiler.
  2. Separate the egg whites from the egg yolks. ≈ 2 min
  3. Whisk the egg whites and whipped cream separately, until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  4. Combine the egg yolks and warm tap water (approximately 50 to 60 °C), then whisk in the sugar gradually until you have a thick, pale yellow mixture. ≈ 4 min
  5. Mix the melted chocolate with the egg yolks, and mix immediately. The chocolate should be warm, not hot. ≈ 4 min
  6. In a bowl, gradually add the egg whites in three additions, then the whipped cream. ≈ 4 min
  7. As long as the mousse is still liquid, pour it into individual serving glasses. ≈ 3 min
  8. Allow to cool in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours before serving.

The bill

dark chocolate and cream mousse

  • 200 g of semi-sweet dark chocolate, chopped$5.26
  • 3 eggs$1.20
  • 25 cl of heavy cream$1.21
  • 40 grams of sugar$0.03

Total$7.70

that's $1.28 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 200 g of semi-sweet dark chocolate, chopped
  • 3 eggs
  • 25 cl of heavy cream
  • 40 grams of sugar
  • 3 cl of hot water

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