Chocolate Mousse Recipe

🍫😋 Chocolate Mousse Recipe 🍮✨ Introduction: 👩‍🍳 Indulge in the velvety goodness of this Chocolate Mousse Recipe! With its rich and creamy texture and decadent chocolate flavor, chocolate mousse is the perfect dessert for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a dinner party, celebrating a special milestone, or simply treating yourself to a sweet delight, this recipe is sure to impress. Made with just a few simple ingredients, including high-quality chocolate, eggs, and cream, chocolate mousse is surprisingly easy to whip up but looks and tastes incredibly elegant. So, put on your apron, grab your whisk, and let's embark on a journey to chocolatey bliss with this luscious chocolate mousse recipe! 🍫😋🍮 Ingredients: 🍫 8 ounces (about 225g) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped 🥚 4 large eggs, separated 🥄 1/4 cup granulated sugar 🥛 1 cup heavy cream 🧂 Pinch of salt 🍓 Fresh berries, for garnish (optional) 🌰 Chopped nuts or shaved chocolate, for garnish (optional) 🌿 Fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional) Instructions: 1️⃣ Place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Stir the chocolate occasionally until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. 2️⃣ In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks with half of the granulated sugar until pale and thickened. 3️⃣ Gradually whisk the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture until well combined. Set aside. 4️⃣ In another bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.