I had never made a chocolate mousse before, and was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to make- even in a bustling and heavily-trafficked kitchen. The final-product photos I took of this recipe are admittedly not my finest, and I feel that I have only the mousse to blame for this. One bite, and I immediately understood why my niece had requested the creamy, rich, and airy dessert. I completely forgot about my camera, the shower, or really anything at all as I sunk into the luscious creaminess that IS this chocolate mousse. Have a glass of milk or cup of coffee handy when you try this one out. It’s one to savor. Just be sure to take pictures BEFORE you take your first taste, otherwise… yea, you may forget completely. Here’s the recipe:
8 oz. chocolate
6 tbsp butter
pinch of salt
3 eggs, separated
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup whipping cream + more for final topping
Melt the chocolate and butter in a double boiler. In a second bowl, beat the egg yolks by hand, and add a pinch of salt. Slowly add the yolks to the chocolate, while stirring constantly.
In another bowl, beat the egg whites and sugar until stiff peaks form.
In a third bowl, beat the whipping cream until light and fluffy.
Fold the chocolate and egg white mixture together, and then fold in the whipped cream.
Chill for one hour. Scoop and serve, after dolloping each with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Pardon me while I drool. Although I must say I never knew so much butter was involved! Thanks for posting the Swedish Chef videos. Seymour and I sat and watched a bunch of them. Good stuff!
Haha Thanks Catherine! This recipe comes from your family! Do you know of it? Lloyd and I watched Swedish Chef videos all week when I was needle felting one… such great stuff! Glad you guys enjoyed
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I was also compelled to watch an hour of Swedish Chef videos after seeing this! haha Thanks for that! I’m also very interested in needle felting but don’t know anyone near me who does it – and I work in a craft store!!! Any advice to get started on my own??