Rich Chocolate Mousse
A decadent chocolate mousse made with bittersweet chocolate, enriched with butter and cognac, and lightened with whipped cream and egg whites for a silky smooth texture.
Ingredients
- •8 ounces bittersweet chocolate (no more than 60% cacao), chopped
- •¾ stick unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces
- •3 large eggs, separated
- •1 tablespoon Cognac or other brandy
- •1 cup very cold heavy cream
- •⅛ teaspoon salt
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Melt chocolate and butter in a large metal bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water, gently stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat.
15 min
- 2.
Meanwhile, beat yolks in a small bowl with an electric mixer until thick enough to form a ribbon that takes a few seconds to dissolve, 2 to 4 minutes. Whisk yolks into chocolate mixture along with Cognac, then cool to warm.
4 min
- 3.
Beat cream in a medium bowl with cleaned beaters until it just holds stiff peaks.
5 min
- 4.
Beat whites with salt in another bowl with cleaned beaters until they just hold soft peaks.
5 min
- 5.
Fold whipped cream and beaten whites into chocolate mixture gently but thoroughly. Transfer to stemmed glasses, 4-ounces ramekins, or a serving dish.
5 min
