Chocolate Mousse Recipe Cuisine France: French Cooking Recipes

Chocolate Mousse

What is Chocolate Mousse?
A cold dessert with chocolate, egg yolks and butter.

Region	Prep time / Cooking time
France	20 min / none
Ingredients
4 egg yolks 3/4 cup sugar 6 oz dark chocolate, semi sweet or bitter sweet 4 tb coffee 6 oz butter, unsalted 4 egg whites Salt

Chocolate Mousse Recipe serve 6

Step 1: Beat the egg yolks and sugar until it turns into a a thick yellow mixture.

Step 2: Melt chocolate and coffee in a mixing bowl. Put the mixing bowl over hot water so that mixing is easier. Add butter gradually and beat until cream is smooth.

Step 3: Beat the chocolate with the egg yolks and sugar mixture.

Step 4: Beat the egg whites and a pinch of salt until stiff. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar above and beat again for a couple of minutes.

Step 5: Stir about one third of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture. Stir well, then add the remaining whites.

Serving: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Can be served with whipped cream or custard sauce.

Wine suggestion: Champagne, Sauternes, Muscat, sweet white wine (French Wine Guide).

Bon appétit!