Ingredients
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- 6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add the sugar and whisk until stiff peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Incorporate the egg yolks into the melted chocolate, then fold in the egg whites followed by the whipped cream.
- Divide the mixture into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter mousse, use egg whites only and skip the yolks.
- Serve with whipped cream or chocolate shavings on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg