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French Chocolate Mousse

Prep Time

25 min

Servings

6

Cook Time

5 min

DessertsMedium

French Chocolate Mousse

Light, airy chocolate mousse that melts on your tongue.

1Ingredients

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6
  • 8 oz bittersweet chocolate
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Pinch of salt

2Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt chocolate and butter; cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Beat egg yolks; stir into chocolate.

  3. 3

    Whip cream to soft peaks.

  4. 4

    Beat egg whites with salt to soft peaks; add sugar.

  5. 5

    Fold egg whites into chocolate.

  6. 6

    Fold in whipped cream.

  7. 7

    Divide among serving glasses.

  8. 8

    Chill at least 4 hours.

Baker's Tips

  • •Fold gently to keep mousse light
  • •Use pasteurized eggs if preferred