Description
Chocolate mousse cups offer a luxurious and indulgent dessert experience, combining rich dark chocolate with light, airy whipped cream for a delightful treat. Perfect for any occasion, these elegant cups are simple to prepare and are sure to impress your guests while satisfying your sweet cravings. Whether it’s a cozy night in or a festive celebration, this dessert is bound to steal the spotlight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks with half of the sugar until pale and fluffy. Fold in the melted chocolate until well combined.
- In another clean bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar and whip until stiff peaks form.
- In a fourth bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture.
- Carefully fold in the beaten egg whites until fully incorporated without deflating the mixture.
- Spoon or pipe mousse into serving cups and chill for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 155mg