Gruselige Mousse au Chocolate
A delightful twist on a classic dessert that’s perfect for Halloween, featuring a rich and creamy chocolate mousse that impresses with its taste and presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 50g sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate over a double boiler, stirring until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
- Whip the egg yolks and sugar together until pale and creamy. Gradually mix in the melted chocolate, vanilla, and salt.
- Whip the heavy cream in a separate bowl until soft peaks form.
- Whip the egg whites in a clean bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Combine the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture gently, followed by the whipped egg whites, folding carefully.
- Chill the mousse in individual cups or a large bowl, covered, for at least 4 hours.
Notes
For variations, try adding peppermint extract for mint mousse or cinnamon for a spicy kick.