Chocolate mousse recipe

Chocolate mousse recipe.Here's a simple chocolate mousse recipe for you: ### Ingredients: - 200g dark chocolate (around 70% cocoa) - 4 eggs, separated - 50g sugar - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - Pinch of salt - Optional: whipped cream and chocolate shavings for garnish ### Instructions: 1. Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler), stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. 2. In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks with half of the sugar until pale and creamy. Stir in the vanilla extract. 3. Gradually add the melted chocolate to the egg yolk mixture, stirring until well combined. 4. In another bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form. 5. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture until just combined. 6. Divide the mousse into serving glasses or bowls and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set. 7. Serve the chocolate mousse topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, if desired. Enjoy your chocolate mousse!