Chocolate Mousse

Perfect Chocolate Mousse! Decadently creamy, light and billowy, and indulgently chocolaty. This recipe is a staple for chocolate lovers everywhere!

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups heavy cream, divided, plus more for topping if desired*
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Chocolate Mousse

• 7 oz. bittersweet chocolate,** chopped small
• 1 pinch sea salt (optional)

INTRUCTIONS

1. In medium mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer whip together egg yolks and granulated sugar on high speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
2. Warm 3/4 cup of the heavy cream in a 2-quart saucepan on the stovetop over low heat (don't let it boil).
3. While whisking egg mixture slowly pour in warm cream mixture to temper egg yolks. Then pour combined egg yolk and cream mixture back into saucepan.
4. Cook over low heat, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens just slightly and reaches 160 degrees on an instant read thermometer (this usually takes about 3 - 5 minutes). If you notice any small lumps strain through a sieve and return to saucepan.
5. Off heat add in chocolate, stir well until chocolate is melted.
6. .......
7. .............

Source Blog HERE

Share this post