Best Chef Johns Dark Chocolate Mousse Recipes

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EASY CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITHOUT EGGS



Easy Chocolate Mousse without Eggs image

My husband and I honeymooned in Paris two years ago. We were on our way to see the Eiffel Tower when it began to rain. Quickly, we hurried into the first cafe we came across. We ordered chocolate mousse for dessert. To say that it was divine would be an understatement. I knew I wanted to recreate that dessert for my husband when we got home. Serve in wine glasses for a nice touch.

Provided by Stephanie Martins

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 3h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ (12 ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips, or more to taste
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, divided
¼ cup hot, strong coffee
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place chocolate chips in a large bowl.
  • Heat 1/2 cup cream in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until it begins to rise and foam, watching carefully so it doesn't spill over, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour over chocolate chips and cover for 1 minute.
  • Remove cover and slowly stir with a spatula until smooth. Stir in hot coffee and vanilla extract until all chocolate has melted.
  • Whip remaining 1 cup cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gently fold cream into chocolate mixture until combined.
  • Spoon into glasses and refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Cholesterol 122.3 mg, Fat 45.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 28 g, Sodium 38.9 mg, Sugar 23.1 g

CHEF JOHN'S DARK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE



Chef John's Dark Chocolate Mousse image

This has a pinch of chile pepper as the secret ingredient. It's firm yet unbelievably light and airy. The little bit of chile pepper is in there just to bring out the flavor of the chocolate and add a tiny bit of delicious heat. Garnish each serving with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of shaved chocolate.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Chocolate Mousse

Time 4h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 ½ ounces dark chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons water
⅛ teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper
1 tiny pinch salt
2 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon white sugar
½ cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream, chilled

Steps:

  • Bring a saucepan of water to a simmer over low heat. Place chocolate, butter, 2 tablespoons water, ground chipotle pepper, and salt in a heatproof bowl; set bowl over the simmering water. When the butter melts, whisk the chocolate mixture gently until smooth and shiny. Set aside to cool for a few minutes.
  • Whisk egg yolks, 2 tablespoons water, and sugar in another heatproof bowl over the same pan of simmering water until egg yolk mixture is foamy and hot to the touch, about 3 minutes. Pour hot egg mixture into warm chocolate mixture, whisk until smooth, and set over a bowl of ice to chill. Whisk constantly until mixture has cooled to room temperature or slightly cooler.
  • Pour 1/2 cup and 1 tablespoon cold cream into a chilled metal bowl; whisk until cream holds soft peaks. Place about half the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture; gently fold the cream into the chocolate. Repeat with remaining half of whipped cream, folding gently until nearly all the streaks have disappeared. Divide mousse into 4 6-ounce ramekins.
  • Cover each ramekin with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours (up to overnight) before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.8 g, Cholesterol 155.9 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 88.7 mg, Sugar 17.1 g

EASY DARK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE



Easy Dark Chocolate Mousse image

Your family and friends are going to ask for more of this dark chocolate mousse!

Provided by Mandi

Categories     Desserts     Mousse Recipes     Chocolate Mousse Recipes

Time 6h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

¾ cup white sugar
4 egg yolks
6 ounces dark chocolate
¾ stick butter
4 egg whites
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon white sugar

Steps:

  • Beat 3/4 cup sugar and egg yolks together in a bowl.
  • Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, 1 to 3 minutes. Add butter gradually and beat until smooth. Beat into the egg yolk mixture.
  • Beat egg whites and salt together in another bowl until stiff peaks form. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar over and beat for 2 minutes more. Stir egg whites slowly into chocolate bowl. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours; overnight is best.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 125.3 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 117.9 mg, Sugar 20.5 g

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