Description
Indulge in the velvety richness of Mascarpone Chocolate Mousse – a decadent and creamy dessert that combines the flavors of chocolate, mascarpone cheese, and whipped cream in every spoonful.
Ingredients
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Chocolate Mixture:
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Mousse Base:
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the chocolate and butter together, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Prepare Mousse Base: Whisk egg yolks with sugar and vanilla until pale. Combine with chocolate mixture and mascarpone cheese.
- Whip Egg Whites: Beat egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into chocolate mixture.
- Whip Cream: Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold into mousse.
- Chill and Serve: Spoon mousse into dishes, refrigerate for 2 hours, and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, try bittersweet chocolate.
- Garnish with shaved chocolate, cocoa powder, or fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
