Description
Indulge in a romantic evening with this Valentine’s Day Chocolate Mousse, a luxurious dessert designed for two. This velvety mousse combines rich dark chocolate and airy whipped cream, creating a decadent treat that melts in your mouth. Perfect for sharing sweet moments, this simple yet elegant dessert is sure to impress your loved one and elevate your date night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz high-quality dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 large egg whites
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with half of the sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Set aside.
- Beat egg whites in a clean bowl until frothy, then gradually add the remaining sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold one-third of the whipped cream into the melted chocolate, then carefully fold in the remaining whipped cream and egg whites.
- Spoon the mixture into serving cups and chill for at least two hours or overnight.
- Serve garnished with extra whipped cream or fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mousse (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg