Mousse de Chocolate

Name: Mousse de Chocolate
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 6 oz dark chocolate (60 to 70 percent), chopped; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 4 large eggs (pasteurized), separated; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; pinch kosher salt

Dark chocolate lightened with whipped egg whites, with the yolks whisked into the melted chocolate, the classic Portuguese chocolate mousse served in small glasses at family tables and in tascas. Use pasteurized eggs. Plan ahead: chill 4 hours.

20 minEasyServes 6260 cal/serving

PortugueseDessertNo-CookVegetarianGluten-FreeNut-FreeShellfish-Free

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Ingredients

6 oz dark chocolate (60 to 70 percent), chopped
1 tbsp unsalted butter
4 large eggs (pasteurized), separated
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
pinch kosher salt

Instructions

1

Separate 4 large eggs (pasteurized) into yolks and whites, keeping the whites in a clean, dry bowl.
2

Melt 6 oz chopped dark chocolate (60 to 70 percent) and 1 tbsp unsalted butter in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring, until smooth. Let cool 5 minutes.
3

Whisk the egg yolks, one at a time, into the chocolate with 1/2 tsp vanilla extract.
4

Beat the egg whites with 1/4 cup granulated sugar and pinch kosher salt to stiff peaks, about 4 minutes.
5

Fold one-third of the whites into the chocolate to loosen it, then fold in the rest gently.
6

Spoon into six small glasses or ramekins. Chill at least 4 hours before serving.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Mousse de Chocolate?

As written, 20 minutes: 20 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 6, 4 hours. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Why fold instead of stir in Mousse de Chocolate?

Step 5 reads: "Fold one-third of the whites into the chocolate to loosen it, then fold in the rest gently." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 5 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

Can I make Mousse de Chocolate dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Mousse de Chocolate is 1 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Mousse de Chocolate vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 tbsp unsalted butter and 4 large eggs (pasteurized), separated. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

Does Mousse de Chocolate contain eggs?

Yes: 4 large eggs (pasteurized), separated. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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