Dark Chocolate Mousse Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.1 melt 160 gms dark chocolate using the double boiler method. Place the saucepan containing the broken chocolate pieces in a larger vessel of boiling water and stir till the chocolate melts.

step 2

• STEP 2.2 when completely melted, add 1 tsp vanilla essence and mix well.

step 3

• STEP 3.3 take 3 eggs, crack one egg at a time and add the egg yolk to a mixing bowl and the egg white into the bowl of the stand mixer.

step 4

• STEP 4.4 to make the egg custard, place the bowl of egg yolks on the double boiler and add 3 tbsp castor sugar. Whisk continuously till the egg yolks and sugar combine completely to make a thick fluffy mixture like a custard consistency. This takes 3 to4 minutes. Remove from the water bath.

step 5

• STEP 5.5 add the melted chocolate to the egg yolk custards and mix well. Once combined keep aside.

step 6

• STEP 6.6 add ¼ tsp cream of tartar to the egg whites in the stand mixer and beat till white and fluffy.

step 7

• STEP 7.7 add ½ cup powdered sugar and whisk till it forms soft peaks.

step 8

• STEP 8.8 add the whisked egg whites to the cooled chocolate and egg yolk mixture. Fold it in gently till both mixtures are fully combined. Do not stir or mix briskly.

step 9

• STEP 9.9 pour the mousse into small glasses and refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours. Serve cold with whipped cream or berries.