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| Prep Time | 20 minutes |
| Passive Time | 2 hours |
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Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 oz semisweet chocolate best quality
- 3 eggs Large, yolks and whites separated
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/4 C sugar plus 2 tablespoons
- 1/2 C heavy cream cold
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp sugar
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Instructions
- Place the butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Break the chocolate into small pieces directly into the bowl. Microwave it in 20-second intervals, stirring between each bout of heat, until the chocolate is about 75% melted. Stir, allowing the residual heat in the bowl to melt the chocolate completely. (Alternatively, place the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl and place over a saucepan containing about 1 inch of barely simmering water. Stir with a wooden spoon until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.) Let the mixture cool for a few minutes, then whisk in the egg yolks one at a time, mixing until smooth after each addition. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer or electric hand mixer, beat the egg whites on medium-high speed until foamy. Add the cream of tartar and beat until soft peaks form (the peaks should be just starting to hold, and will melt back into themselves after a second). Gradually beat in 1/4 cup of the sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form (the peaks will stand straight up when the beaters are lifted from the mixture). Using a large rubber spatula, fold the egg white mixture into the chocolate mixture until uniform. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the heavy cream on medium-high speed until it begins to thicken up. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar and the vanilla and continue beating until the cream holds medium peaks (when you lift the beaters or whisk out of the bowl, the peaks will slightly droop down, but they won't lose their shape entirely). Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture. Be sure it is fully incorporated but don't mix any more than necessary. Divide the mousse between 6 individual glasses, cover, and chill until set, at least 2 hours.
Recipe Notes
Can be served with whipped topping.
Original recipe:Â https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/chocolate-mousse.html
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Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Mousse
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343
Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24g
37%
Saturated Fat 14g
70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 148mg
49%
Sodium 43mg
2%
Potassium 89mg
3%
Total Carbohydrates 35g
12%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Sugars 30g
Protein 5g
10%
Vitamin A
12%
Vitamin C
0.2%
Calcium
3%
Iron
3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.