Easy 3-Ingredient Silky Chocolate Mousse
Make a rich, creamy, and light chocolate mousse using only three basic ingredients. This no-bake dessert sets quickly and looks elegant.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 2 hr 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g dark chocolate (at least 60% cocoa), chopped
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 50g granulated sugar
Instructions
- Melt the chopped dark chocolate gently over a double boiler or in short bursts in the microwave until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
- Separate the egg yolks and egg whites into two clean bowls.
- Whisk the egg yolks into the slightly cooled melted chocolate until fully combined and glossy.
- In a separate, clean bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar while continuing to beat until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Gently fold one-third of the stiff egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it.
- Carefully fold in the remaining egg whites in two additions, working until just combined. Do not overmix; you want to keep the air in the mixture.
- Spoon or pipe the mousse into small serving dishes or ramekins.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to allow it to set completely.
Notes
- For the silkiest texture, ensure your chocolate is fully melted and smooth before adding the yolks.
- Use room temperature eggs for the best volume when whipping the whites.
- You can make this dessert up to one day ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 180