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French Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Published: Sep 21, 2021 · Modified: Feb 3, 2025 by Judith Coates · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

This is the French chocolate mousse recipe for all chocoholics! The ultimate chocolate mousse, easy to prepare ahead, rich and deliciously divine. 
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Rich dark chocolate mousse in a bowl with a dollop of white whipped cream on top.

This is the French chocolate mousse recipe for all chocoholics! The ultimate chocolate mousse, easy to prepare ahead, rich and deliciously divine. Garnish with the usual whipped cream, and chocolate curls, or top with colorful, light, crisp Meringues or Madeline Cookies! Or stick to chocolate favs like Chocolate Truffles and French Chocolate Souffle!

Rich dark chocolate mousse in a bowl with a dollop of white whipped cream on top.

So delicious for all chocolate lovers and so easy to make. If you are planning an easy dessert then this French chocolate mousse recipe is sheer joy!

Try to buy the best quality dark chocolate you can afford for this chocolate mousse recipe as the resulting taste of the mousse depends on this.

Decorate with your favorite such as whipped cream, chocolate curls, crème fraiche, cream, or cookies!

It is entirely up to you but it is just as good served on it's own.

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Rich dark chocolate mousse in a bowl with a dollop of white whipped cream on top.

French Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Judith Coates
This is the French chocolate mousse recipe for all chocoholics! The ultimate chocolate mousse, easy to prepare ahead, rich and deliciously divine. 
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 7 minutes mins
Cool In Fridge 2 hours hrs
Total Time 2 hours hrs 27 minutes mins
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 8 oz dark chocolate broken into small pieces
  • 2 tablespoon either orange liqueur or brandy
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 4 eggs separated
  • 6 tablespoon double cream
  • 3 tablespoon fine sugar
  • 4 tablespoon water
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

To Decorate

  • You can decorate your mousse with your favorite pleasure. this could be crème fraiche or sour cream fresh thick cream and then you can finish off with some chocolate curls. It is entirely up to you but it is just as good served on it's own.

Instructions
 

  • Prepare a pan of hot water, simmering slowly.
  • Place the chocolate and water in a heat proof dish.
  • Place the dish in the pan of hot water and allow the chocolate to melt slowly.
  • Remove the dish from the pan and whisk in the liqueur or brandy with the butter.
  • Beat the egg yolks(you can use an electric mixer here)for a few minutes until they are thick and creamy.
  • Now beat the egg mixture into the chocolate and blend well.
  • Whisk the cream until it forms peaks.
  • Stir about a spoonful into the chocolate mixture until blended in well, then blend in the remainder of the cream.
  • It is now time to whisk the egg whites - make sure the bowl is grease-free! Whisk for about half a minute until frothy.
  • Whisk in the cream of tartar.
  • Continue whisking until they form peaks.
  • Sprinkle in the sugar and continue whisking until stiff and glossy.
  • Now stir a few spoonfuls of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture. Stir in the remainder and blend slowly.
  • Spoon into individual dishes or one larger dish.
  • It is important to chill the mousse for about 2 hours until set.
  • Decorate with a little crème fraiche or cream and chocolate curls.
  • Blissful!
  • So delicious for all chocolate lovers and so easy to make. If you are planning an easy dessert then this French chocolate mousse recipe is sheer joy!
  • Try to buy the best quality dark chocolate available for this chocolate mousse recipe as the resulting taste of the mousse depends on this.
  • Enjoy!
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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