Milk Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Rich, creamy, smooth and oh-so-chocolatey, there's nothing quite like chocolate mousse. It's simplistic but so luxurious and satisfying.
Servings: 8
Calories: 319kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 ounces milk chocolate coarsely chopped
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons strong brewed hot coffee
- 4 large eggs separated
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream plus extra for garnish
- chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a large saucepan with an inch or two of water and set it over medium heat until water comes to a low simmer.
- Place a medium bowl over the simmering water and place chocolate inside. Stir gently until chocolate is fully melted.6 ounces milk chocolate
- Once fully melted, whisk the butter into the melted chocolate, 1 tablespoon at a time. Remove chocolate mixture from heat.4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Stir in the salt, vanilla, and coffee until completely incorporated.¼ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons strong brewed hot coffee
- Whisk in yolks, one at a time, making sure that each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Set chocolate mixture aside.4 large eggs
- Stir egg whites in a clean mixing bowl set over a saucepan of hot water until slightly warm, 1 to 2 minutes; remove bowl from saucepan.4 large eggs
- Beat with an electric mixer set at medium speed until soft peaks form. Raise mixer speed to high and slowly add sugar, beating to soft peaks.2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Whisk a quarter of the beaten whites into chocolate mixture to lighten it, then gently fold in remaining whites.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks. Gently fold into mousse.1 cup heavy cream
- Spoon portion of mousse into six to eight individual serving dishes or ramekins.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate to blend flavors, at least 2 hours, before serving.
- Optional: When ready to serve, whip heavy cream on high speed in a clean bowl until stiff peaks form. Serve chocolate mousse with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings.chocolate shavings
Notes
- Prepared mousse can be covered and refrigerated up to 24 hours.
- Store chocolate mousse and additional whipped cream garnish separately until ready to serve.
- Recipe adapted from Cooks Illustrated.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.1g | Protein: 6.3g | Fat: 23.2g | Saturated Fat: 13.6g | Cholesterol: 132.8mg | Sodium: 145mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 20.7g
