The Best Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Classic Chocolate Mousse is made with raw yolks and whites. For people who are concerned about food safety, using a cooked egg base is the way to go.

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Here are the ingredients you'll need to make this recipe.

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First, you'll make a rich, not too sweet custard, very similar to a creme Anglaise. Strain the custard over a bowl of chopped chocolate and vanilla.

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Let the hot custard melt the chocolate for a minute, and then stir everything together until you end up with a super-rich chocolate custard.

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Whip your cream to soft peaks, pour in the cooled custard, and then fold the mixtures together until no white streaks remain.

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Now pour or scoop the mousse into containers. Fancy dinner? Use cut glass wine glasses. Country picnic? Use cups or ramekins. Your choice!

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No matter how you serve them, know that you will be having the creamiest, dreamiest, best chocolate mousse around. It is so good!

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Click below to get the full recipe as well as lots of ways to vary the taste and texture. Please see the next slide for more individual desserts. Thank you!

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The Best Chocolate Mousse Recipe

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