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Easy No-Bake Silky Chocolate Mousse

A spoonful of rich, airy chocolate mousse being lifted from a white bowl dusted with cocoa powder.
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Make a rich, creamy, and velvety chocolate mousse without baking. This simple recipe uses minimal ingredients for a perfect dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 4 large eggs, separated
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Melt the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until pale and thick. Stir the slightly cooled melted chocolate and vanilla extract into the yolk mixture.
  3. In a clean, dry bowl, beat the heavy cream until medium peaks form. Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Then, fold in the remaining whipped cream until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. In a third clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture in two additions, taking care to keep the mixture airy.
  5. Spoon the mousse into individual serving dishes or one large bowl. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until firm.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa solids.
  • If you prefer a double chocolate mousse, fold in 1/4 cup of mini chocolate chips after incorporating the whipped cream.
  • Chill the mixing bowls and whisk attachments before whipping the cream for better volume.

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