French Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients

• 5 eggs (divided into yolks and whites; use pasteurized if preferred)
• 40 g sugar (divided; use 30-50g depending on desired sweetness)
• 175 g high quality chocolate (50-70% cocoa; use 150-200g depending on desired thickness)
• 125 g butter

Steps

1. 1

   Melt the butter completely in a saucepan over low heat.

2. 2

   Add the chocolate to the melted butter and let it melt on low heat, stirring occasionally, ensuring it doesn't burn.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, separate the 5 eggs into two separate bowls.

4. 4

   Add half of the sugar (about 15-25g) to the bowl with egg whites and the other half to the bowl with egg yolks.

5. 5

   Using an electric mixer, whisk the egg whites until they form stiff peaks, adding the sugar gradually as you go. This should take around 3-4 minutes.

6. 6

   Whisk the egg yolks with the sugar in the other bowl for about 3-4 minutes until pale and slightly thickened.

7. 7

   Gently fold the whipped egg yolks into the whipped egg whites until barely mixed together.

8. 8

   Add the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg mixture.

9. 9

   Gently fold until the mixture is completely homogeneous.

10. 10

    Keep the mousse in the mixing bowl or transfer it to a preferred serving dish.

11. 11

    Let it sit in the fridge to set for at least 4-5 hours, or ideally overnight for the best consistency.

Notes

The thickness of the mousse depends on the amount of chocolate used; more chocolate results in a thicker consistency. For the best flavor, use high-quality chocolate with 50-70% cocoa solids.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• chocolate
• no-bake
• vegetarian
• gluten-free
• french cuisine
• easy