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Chocolate Mousse served and ready to eat
French Desserts Quick & Easy Party Food Vegetarian

Chocolate Mousse

A light, airy chocolate mousse with a deep cocoa flavour β€” an elegant dessert from just a few ingredients.

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Ingredients

  • 200g dark chocolate
  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 200ml double cream
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Melt the chocolate gently and cool slightly.
  2. Beat in the egg yolks.
  3. Whip the cream to soft peaks and fold in.
  4. Whisk the egg whites with the sugar to stiff peaks and fold in gently.
  5. Spoon into glasses and chill at least 2 hours.
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Tara’s tips

  • Fold gently to keep the air β€” that's what makes it light.
  • Make sure the chocolate isn't hot or it scrambles the yolks.

Serving suggestions

  • Top with cream or berries.

Storage & reheating

Keeps 2 days in the fridge.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients β€” we will add verified figures here soon.

Frequently asked questions

Raw egg concern?

Use pasteurised eggs, or a cream-and-chocolate-only version.

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