Mousse Au Chocolat Amazonienne (amazonian Chocolate Mousse)
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of French Guianan Cuisine with this decadent Mousse au chocolat amazonienne (Amazonian Chocolate Mousse) recipe. Made with the finest cocoa from the Amazon rainforest, this dessert is a true delight for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
- 200g dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 3 eggs, separated
- 50g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 200ml heavy cream
Instructions
- In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks with half of the sugar until pale and creamy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whip the egg whites with the remaining sugar and a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
- In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture, then fold in the whipped cream.
- Finally, gently fold in the whipped egg whites until well combined.
- Divide the mousse into serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- No-Bake
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 5g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 18g
Supplies
Heatproof bowl Mixing bowls Whisk Spatula Serving glasses
Tools
Pot for simmering water Hand mixer or stand mixer
Serving suggestions
Serve the Mousse au chocolat amazonienne garnished with fresh berries or a sprinkle of cocoa powder. Pair it with a glass of dessert wine for a luxurious experience.
Tips & tricks
For best results, use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content.
Cost
$15