Chocolate mousse with cognac
A classic French dessert, chocolate mousse with cognac is a delightful treat served cold.
Chocolate mousse is a sophisticated and creamy dessert, traditionally French.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time30 min
- Cook time—
- Resting720 hr
- Total720 hr 30 min
- DifficultyMedium
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodmixing, cooling
- Estimated cost$3.94 $0.66 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 8, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $1.40
- $0.28
- $0.06
- $2.20
Prices from US supermarkets for 2 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Melt the chocolate using a double boiler.
- Separate the egg whites from the egg yolks. ≈ 2 min
- Combine the egg yolks with the sugar. ≈ 4 min
- Combine the yellow, chocolate, and cognac. ≈ 4 min
- Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. ≈ 4 min
- Combine one-third of the whipped cream with the chocolate. ≈ 4 min
- Add and incorporate the remaining egg whites. ≈ 4 min
- Pour une ou plusieurs portions, place in the refrigerator for 12 hours.
The bill
Chocolate mousse with cognac
- 4 eggs$1.40
- 30 g of butter$0.28
- 50 g of semolina$0.06
- 6 cl of cognac$2.20
Total$3.94
that's $0.66 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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