Rich Dark Chocolate Mousse (Print-Friendly Version)

A smooth and airy mousse crafted from rich dark chocolate and whipped cream for an elegant finish.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Chocolate Base

01 - 200 g high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
02 - 100 g unsalted butter, room temperature

→ Egg Components

03 - 4 large eggs, separated
04 - 150 g granulated sugar

→ Cream

05 - 250 ml heavy cream, whipped

→ Flavoring

06 - 2 tsp vanilla extract

# Detailed Directions:

01 - Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water until smooth.
02 - Stir in the room temperature butter into the melted chocolate until the mixture is glossy and combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks together with granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
04 - Gradually fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture until fully integrated.
05 - Using a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites vigorously until stiff peaks form.
06 - Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture until just combined to maintain aeration.
07 - Transfer the mixture into a lined springform pan, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
08 - Carefully remove the set mousse from the pan, slice, and serve chilled.

# Helpful Advice:

01 - For an intensified chocolate flavor, select dark chocolate with a higher cocoa percentage.
02 - Ensure egg whites are beaten to stiff peaks for a light, airy texture.
03 - Allow the mousse to chill for a minimum of 4 hours to fully firm up.

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