Chocolate mousse is a dessert with an old-fashioned feel, but for good reason it never goes out of style: it's absolutely delicious. It can be eaten alone or as part of a more complex dessert, and therefore there are countless versions with different ingredients.
Traditionally, there are two ways to achieve a bubbly mousse: using whipped cream or whipped egg whites. We're looking for a ubiquitous recipe that works both on its own and in combination, but above all, we want our mousse to make the little sound like the one in the Danone commercial when you dip a spoon into it.
Index
- 1 Necessary ingredientsa
- 2 How to prepare chocolate mousse
- 3 How long does the mousse last?
- 4 How to get a light mousse
- 5 How to fix a runny or curdled mousse
- 6 Ingredients
- 7 Instructions
Necessary ingredients
How to prepare chocolate mousse
〉Beating egg whites can be hell if you don't follow one basic rule: the egg whites must not come into contact with any type of fat, neither from dirty utensils nor from yolk residue.
How long does the mousse last?
The mousse must be kept in the refrigerator because it often contains eggs or dairy products and can be stored for up to 3 days.
How to get a light mousse
The key to achieving a light mousse is the egg white. It's very important to separate the egg whites from the yolks and whip them separately, as they will provide air and volume to our mousse. Once the rest of the ingredients are mixed, we must wait for them to cool to prevent the egg whites from losing volume. When adding the egg whites, use circular movements with a spatula, avoiding abrupt mixing to retain as many air bubbles as possible.
How to fix a runny or curdled mousse
If the mousse is runny, wait for the mixture to cool, whip 2 more egg whites, and fold them in with circular motions. If it's curdled, beat it first to remove any lumps, cool it, and then fold in 2 more whipped egg whites.
Servings 4
- Amount per serving
- % Daily Value *
- Saturated Fat 10.4 g52 %
- Fiber 4.9 g20 %
- Sugars 19.6 g
*Percent daily values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
