Create silky chocolate mousse from scratch

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90 minutes

5 steps

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After 90 min: You'll make a rich, velvety mousse that impresses any dessert lover.

What you need

Dark chocolateHeavy creamEggsVanillaCocoa powder

The 90-Minute Plan

Temper chocolate0–15 min

Melt 70% cacao chocolate over double boiler, keeping it below 113°F.

Whip cream15–35 min

Whip cold heavy cream to stiff peaks with vanilla and a touch of sugar.

Prepare egg foam35–55 min

Whisk egg yolks with sugar until pale and fluffy, then fold in whites.

Fold components55–75 min

Fold egg foam into chocolate, then gently fold in whipped cream.

Chill and serve75–90 min

Refrigerate 2+ hours. Dust with cocoa powder and garnish before serving.

Pro Tip

Chilled bowls and utensils help whipped cream hold peaks longer.

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