Description
Bobby Flay’s chocolate mousse embodies pure indulgence with its rich, velvety texture and intense chocolate depth. Silky layers of premium dark chocolate blend seamlessly, promising a luxurious dessert experience that satisfies your deepest chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5.25 ounces (149 grams) bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 14 ounces (397 grams) cold heavy cream
- 3 large egg whites
Sweeteners:
- 1 ounce (28 grams) sugar
Garnishes (Optional):
- Sweetened whipped cream
- Shaved bittersweet chocolate
Instructions
- Position a spacious mixing vessel atop a water bath or double boiler, maintaining low heat, and gently melt the dark chocolate until completely smooth and glossy.
- Remove the chocolate from heat and allow it to cool slightly, preventing potential overheating.
- Utilize an electric mixer to whip heavy cream until soft, billowy peaks form, then set aside at ambient room temperature.
- In a separate clean mixing bowl, whisk egg whites, gradually introducing granulated sugar while continuously beating until the mixture becomes thick, glossy, and maintains stiff peaks.
- Delicately introduce the melted chocolate into the egg white mixture, using a wide spatula and employing a gentle folding technique to maintain the mixture’s airy texture.
- Carefully incorporate the whipped cream into the chocolate-egg white blend, ensuring minimal deflation of the delicate mixture.
- Transfer the mousse into individual serving glasses or a collective container, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
- Refrigerate the mousse for approximately 60 to 90 minutes, or until the dessert sets and achieves a firm yet creamy consistency.
- Optional: Garnish with additional whipped cream (1/2 cup or 120 milliliters) and delicate chocolate shavings before serving chilled.
Notes
- Selecting top-tier bittersweet chocolate guarantees rich, intense flavor without compromising the delicate mousse texture.
- Precise egg white whipping transforms the dessert’s entire character, creating cloudlike softness that melts effortlessly on your tongue.
- Chilled heavy cream becomes your secret weapon, enabling perfect volume and stability during the whipping process.
- Gentle sugar incorporation protects the fragile egg white structure, maintaining maximum airiness and preventing deflation.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, ensuring harmonious integration and consistent mousse quality.
- Folding techniques matter immensely; use a gentle sweeping motion to preserve delicate air bubbles throughout mixing.
- Patience during preparation rewards you with an indulgent, professional-quality dessert that impresses even discerning palates.
- Chilling time allows flavors to develop and mousse to set perfectly, enhancing overall taste and presentation.
- Clean, dry utensils prevent potential egg white failure, guaranteeing successful whipping every single time.
- Avoiding moisture contamination ensures maximum egg white volume and mousse stability during preparation.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 353
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg