Swiss Chocolate Mousse

Name: Swiss Chocolate Mousse
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Swiss
Ingredients: 6 oz Dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped; 1 tbsp Butter; 2 Egg yolks; 4 tbsp Granulated sugar; 1 cup Heavy cream, cold; 1/4 tsp Vanilla extract; 1/8 tsp Salt

Silky smooth Swiss chocolate mousse made with dark chocolate and whipped cream. An elegant, light dessert that melts on the tongue.

15 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

SwissDessertNo-CookVegetarianGluten-Free

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Ingredients

6 oz Dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
1 tbsp Butter
2 Egg yolks
4 tbsp Granulated sugar
1 cup Heavy cream, cold
1/4 tsp Vanilla extract
1/8 tsp Salt

Instructions

1

Place 6 oz chopped Dark chocolate (70% cocoa) and 1 tbsp Butter in a heatproof bowl. Melt over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method), stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
2

In another bowl, whisk 2 Egg yolks with 4 tbsp Granulated sugar until pale and thick, about 2 minutes.
3

Fold the yolk mixture into the melted chocolate, stirring gently until combined. Stir in 1/4 tsp Vanilla extract.
4

In a separate bowl, whip the 1 cup cold Heavy cream to stiff peaks.
5

Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture in two additions, folding carefully to preserve air.
6

Season with 1/8 tsp Salt.
7

Divide into serving glasses or bowls. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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Questions

Why fold instead of stir in Swiss Chocolate Mousse?

Step 3 reads: "Fold the yolk mixture into the melted chocolate, stirring gently until combined." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 3 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

Can I make Swiss Chocolate Mousse dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Swiss Chocolate Mousse is 1 tbsp Butter, 1 cup Heavy cream, cold. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Does Swiss Chocolate Mousse contain eggs?

Yes: 2 Egg yolks. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Swiss Chocolate Mousse?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 380 calories, with 6 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 28 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 45 mg sodium.

Can I freeze Swiss Chocolate Mousse?

It is not a good candidate. Keep Swiss Chocolate Mousse covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days. Chilled and set desserts lose their texture in the freezer.

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