Description
Rich and silky Chocolate Mousse Cups made with smooth whipped chocolate mousse, served in individual cups for an elegant and decadent dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream (cold)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, chocolate shavings, berries
Instructions
- Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until just steaming, then pour it over the chocolate and butter in a bowl. Let sit 2 minutes.
- Stir until smooth and fully melted; add vanilla and mix.
- Whisk in egg yolks until the mixture becomes glossy and thick.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with sugar and a pinch of salt until soft peaks form.
- Fold the whipped egg whites gently into the chocolate mixture until fully combined.
- Spoon mousse into serving cups and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or berries before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Make sure the chocolate mixture is warm—not hot—before adding egg yolks.
- For a richer mousse, fold in extra whipped cream after cooling slightly.
- Serve very cold for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg