Mousse au Chocolat Belge

Name: Mousse au Chocolat Belge
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Belgian
Ingredients: 250g dark Belgian chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped; 4 large eggs, separated; 250ml heavy cream; 50g sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; Pinch of salt; Chocolate shavings for garnish

Mousse au Chocolat (MOOS oh shoh-koh-LAH)

Belgian Chocolate Mousse

⏱ Prep Time 30 min + chilling

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 352 kcal

An intensely rich yet impossibly airy dark chocolate mousse made with premium Belgian couverture, folded with whipped cream and stiff egg whites into clouds of bittersweet velvet.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 6.0g

Carbs 28.0g

Fat 24.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ dairy ⚠ eggs

Equipment Needed

double boiler whisk electric mixer serving glasses

Presentation Guide

Vessel: glass coupe or ramekin

Garnishes: chocolate shavings, cocoa powder

Accompaniments: whipped cream, fresh berries

Ingredients

250g dark Belgian chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
4 large eggs, separated
250ml heavy cream
50g sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions

1
Melt chocolate in a double boiler, stirring until smooth. Cool to lukewarm.
2
Whisk egg yolks with half the sugar until thick and pale. Fold into melted chocolate.
3
Whip cream to soft peaks. Set aside.
4
Whisk egg whites with salt to soft peaks, then gradually add remaining sugar, beating to stiff glossy peaks.
5
Fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture. Then fold in egg whites in three additions, keeping as much air as possible.
6
Divide among serving glasses. Refrigerate at least 4 hours. Top with chocolate shavings before serving.

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Did You Know?

Belgium produces over 220,000 tonnes of chocolate per year, and Brussels Airport is the world's largest chocolate sales point.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

double boiler
whisk
electric mixer
serving glasses

Garnishing

chocolate shavings, cocoa powder

Accompaniments

whipped cream, fresh berries

The Story Behind Mousse au Chocolat Belge

Belgium's chocolate tradition began in the 17th century when cocoa arrived from the Spanish colonies. By the 19th century, Belgian chocolatiers had developed superior refining techniques. The mousse au chocolat became the ultimate showcase for Belgian chocolate craftsmanship, prized for its purity and smoothness.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed dessert 📜 Origins: Belgian chocolatier tradition, 19th century

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