Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of these homemade Chocolate Mousse Cups. A decadent dessert that is surprisingly easy to make and impresses every time!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Mousse:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs (separated)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
For Garnish:
- Extra heavy whipping cream
- Chocolate shavings or berries (optional)
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate: In a heatproof bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Combine Yolks: Whisk egg yolks and vanilla, then stir into melted chocolate.
- Whip Whites: Beat egg whites with sugar to stiff peaks.
- Fold: Carefully fold egg whites into chocolate mixture, then fold in whipped cream.
- Chill: Spoon mousse into cups, chill for 2 hours.
- Serve: Top with whipped cream and garnish before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate or high-quality chocolate.
- If concerned about raw eggs, consider using pasteurized eggs or egg-free mousse variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mousse cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
