Chocolate Mousse for a Party
Ingredients
The mousse
-
1
lb.
semisweet chocolate, chopped
-
2
cups
heavy cream
-
7
large
egg yolks, room temperature
-
3
Tbsp.
sugar
-
⅓
cup
sugar
-
½
tsp.
vanilla extract
-
5
large
egg whites, room temperature
-
¾
tsp.
Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt
For serving
-
to taste
whipped cream
-
to taste
maraschino cherries
-
to taste
extra-virgin olive oil
-
to taste
flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Melt chocolate and heavy cream over a double boiler until smooth.
- Whisk egg yolks and sugar until dissolved, then combine with a small amount of the chocolate mixture, followed by the rest.
- Beat egg whites and salt until foamy, then gradually add remaining sugar and beat until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold egg whites into the chocolate mixture and transfer to a serving bowl.
- Chill for at least 5 hours before serving.
- Serve with toppings on the side.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
12-16
Calories
250
Total fat
18g
Total carbohydrates
20g
Total protein
5g
Sodium
200mg
Cholesterol
150mg
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