Description
Enjoy this easy hot chocolate mousse recipe. It is rich, decadent, and perfect for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped (170 grams)
- 1 ½ cup heavy whipping cream (375 ml)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (66 grams)
- 1 large egg
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon espresso or strong coffee
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Whip 1 cup of the heavy cream in a mixer until medium stiff peaks form. Chill in the fridge.
- Melt the chocolate in a heat proof bowl over simmering water until smooth. Remove from heat.
- In another bowl, combine the egg, egg yolks, and sugar. Beat until pale yellow. Place the bowl over simmering water and continue beating until warm. Remove from the heat and continue beating until the mixture cools to room temperature.
- Slowly fold the melted chocolate into the egg mixture until combined. Fold ⅓ of the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture. Fold in the remaining whipped cream.
- Transfer to serving cups and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Whip the remaining ½ cup whipping cream. Add confectioners sugar and vanilla. Spoon over chilled mouse and sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.
- Do not overwhip the cream.
- Chill the mousse for at least 2 hours to allow it to set properly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 150mg