Simple Chocolate Mousse Recipe Card

Ingredients

For the Mousse:

14 oz dark chocolate (72%), finely chopped

8 egg yolks

1/2 cup (99g) sugar

4 cups (908ml) heavy cream, divided

1 Tbsp vanilla extract

2 tsp espresso powder (optional)

1/2 tsp salt

For the Whipped Cream Topping:

1 and 1/2 cups (340ml) heavy cream

1/2 cup (57g) confectioners’ sugar

Optional: Chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions

Melt chocolate by pouring a hot egg custard over it. Stir until smooth.

Chill chocolate mixture for 1-2 hours.

Whip cream to stiff peaks and fold into chilled chocolate mixture.

Spoon into cups, top with whipped cream, and garnish with chocolate shavings.

Storage Tip: Store mousse in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Add whipped topping just before serving for the freshest taste.