Chocolate Mousse Cups
Yield: 6 servings
This decadent, delicious dessert offers the perfect personal-sized, make-ahead chocolate treat. You'll love the rich, deep chocolate flavor and creamy-fluffy texture!
Ingredients
- ½ cup cold heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ¼ cup brewed espresso or strong coffee, at room temperature
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- 8 ounces good quality bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (I use Ghirardelli 60% bittersweet chocolate)
- 4 large egg whites
- sweetened whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and fresh strawberries or raspberries, for garnish
Instructions
- Using an electric mixer, beat cream with vanilla until stiff peaks form. Cover and chill in the refrigerator.
- In a large metal bowl, combine egg yolks, butter, cooled espresso, 2 tablespoons of the sugar, and salt. Set bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water, making sure that the bowl does not touch the water. Cook gently, whisking constantly, until mixture is lighter in color and almost doubled in volume. The mixture will be very frothy. When an instant-read thermometer registers 160°F, it is done. This should take 1-5 minutes to achieve, depending on your heat, pan type, pan size, etc.
- Remove bowl from saucepan. Add chopped chocolate to the warm mixture and whisk until chocolate is melted and smoothly incorporated. Let stand, whisking occasionally, until mixture comes down to room temperature.
- Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites in a separate medium bowl on medium speed until foamy. With mixer running, gradually beat in remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar. Increase speed to high and beat until firm peaks form.
- Fold egg whites gently into chocolate in 2 additions. Then fold whipped cream into mixture, until just evenly blended. Take care to do this gently and for as little time as possible, to keep the mixture airy.
- Divide chocolate mousse among six 6 to 8-ounce ramekins. Chill until firm, at least 2 hours. This dessert can easily be prepared one day in advance. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
- Right before serving, add a dollop of sweetened whipped cream, some chocolate shavings, and fresh berries.
Notes
Inspired by the delicious chocolate mousse desserts on our cruise to Alaska aboard the Ruby Princess. Adapted from bon appétit.
Nutrition Information:
Serving: 1 Calories: 375kcal Carbohydrates: 34g Protein: 9g Fat: 25g Saturated Fat: 14g Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g Cholesterol: 183mg Sodium: 160mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 29g
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