Megan is the dessert queen of our family. She whipped up this decadent dessert and served it in an antique compote dish of my Mother’s. It was rich, velvety and so wonderful. Perfect for your Valentine’s Day dinner…or anytime you want to spoil your family and friends.
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
6 ounces (170 g) semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
6 tablespoons (89 g) unsalted butter, cubed
4 large egg yolks
1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
Sweetened whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and fresh strawberries for garnish, optional
- In a small heatproof bow, combine the chocolate and butter. Set the bowl over a pot of barely simmering water. Stir constantly until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat but leave the pot of simmering water on the burner.
- In a medium heatproof bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until well combined. Set the bowl over the pot of barely simmering water and whisk for about 5 minutes, until the mixture turns pale and becomes slightly stiff. Remove from heat.
- Stir in the vanilla followed by the chocolate mixture. Stir for a few more minutes to allow the mixture to cool then set aside until it cools to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, whip the cream to soft peaks. Whisk 1/4 of the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture. Use a silicone spatula to gently fold in the remaining whipped cream until fully mixed in.
- Divide the mousse among four 6-ounce ramekins and refrigerate until set, about 1 hours.
- Garnish with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, raspberries, or strawberries if desired.
HOMEMADE WHIPPED CREAM
1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
- In a medium bowl, whip cream with an electric mixer on medium-low speed just until soft peaks form.
- Add vanilla extract and sugar. Continue to whip until the cream forms stiff peaks. Make sure not to over beat, the cream will become lumpy and butter-like.
Recipe from bakedbyanintrovert.com
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