There are few things more sinfully delicious that a velvety, creamy chocolate mousse. Here’s a very simple recipe and the flavors can be modulated by picking a dark versus semi-sweet chocolate. This all-weather dessert can be topped off with Oreo crumbs to add texture and made fancier with other accompaniment such as raspberries, if so desired. Either way, each spoonful brings you the silky, soft goodness of rick chocolate and never fails to satisfy!

Ingredients (Chocolate Mousse)

  • 3 tbsp salted butter
  • 6 ounces semisweet chocolate (good quality)
  • 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp sugar
  • 3 large eggs, yolks and whites separated
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, cold
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: crushed Oreos

Method

Prep + Set  Time: 90 min

Cook Time: 0 min

(Serves 6)

  1. Microwave the butter and chocolate (cut into pieces) in a bowl for 20-second intervals, stirring until the chocolate is about 90% melted. The residual heat in the bowl will melt the chocolate completely. Let the mixture cool, and then whisk in the egg yolks mixing until smooth.  Set aside.
  2. In another bowl, beat the egg whites on medium-high speed until foamy. Add the cream of tartar and beat until soft peaks form (still relatively foamy, but has more structure). Gradually beat in 1/4 cup of the sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form (shiny and “stiff”). Using a rubber spatula, fold the egg white mixture into the chocolate mixture until uniform. Do not over-fold; otherwise, your egg whites will deflate.
  3. In (yet!) another bowl, beat the heavy cream on medium-high speed until it begins to thicken up. Then, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar and vanilla and continue beating until the cream holds medium to stiff peaks. Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate.
  4. Divide the mousse into serving cups and garnish with Oreos or grated chocolate!
  5. Enjoy!