Classic Chocolate Mousse

evelyn/athens's Note:

There are a lot of mousse recipes out there. This is the one I prefer. Easy to make and so good. It makes me happy!

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

Mousse

• 6 ounces semisweet chocolate , chopped
• ¾ cup whipping cream
• 2 large egg yolks
• 2 teaspoons brandy (optional)
• 1⁄3; cup chilled whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Cream

• ½ cup chilled whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons brandy (optional)

Directions:

1. For mousse: Heat whipping cream gently in double-boiler or small saucepan until it comes to a simmer.
2. Remove from heat and add chocolate.
3. Stir until the chocolate has completely melted.
4. Whisk in the egg yolks and brandy.
5. Set aside to cool completely.
6. Beat 1/3 cup cream, sugar and vanilla in medium bowl to stiff peaks.
7. Fold into cooled chocolate mixture.
8. Spoon into wineglasses.
9. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours.
10. For cream: Beat cream, sugar and brandy in medium bowl to soft peaks.
11. Top mousse with dollops of cream.

Reviews

[LorenLou]

Chocolatey, smooth, rich and easy to make - what more could you ask for? I had never made chocolate mousse before, and was surprised had how simple this recipe was, yet it produced "wow" results.

[cgmonster]

Absolutely delightful!

[Fat Guy in the Kitchen]

SOOOOO goood. This thing should really be 8 servings though. If you eat a quarter of this you are really full and sick. Super rich and sooo chocolaty. This may be a frequent repeat for my desserts.