Dark Chocolate Mousse

By jenlin

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped chocolate (72 percent)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1/3 cup sugar
• Whipped cream, for serving
• Chocolate shavings, for garnish

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 185mins
Cooking time 195mins
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

For the mousse: Melt the chocolate in a bowl over a water bath, making sure the water is not boiling. Set aside.

In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks.

Place the egg yolks in a small bowl and set over the same water bath to slightly heat while beating them with a whisk. Add the sugar to the yolks and then transfer the mixture to a stand mixer set up with the whisk attachment. Beat until the sugar is completely dissolved and the yolks double in size, about 5 minutes. Carefully fold the chocolate into the yolks. Lastly, fold in the whipped cream. Divide the mixture among 4 serving bowls or glasses and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.

For the toppings: Just before serving, top with some whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings.

You can serve these in chocolate bowls