Easy Chocolate Mousse
- Preparation and cooking time
- Total time
- Plus chilling (at least 30 minutes)
- Easy
- Serves 4
Ingredients
- 300ml heavy cream
- 140g good-quality dark chocolate
- A few drops of vanilla extract
Method
- STEP 1In a bowl over simmering water, melt the chocolate (in pieces) with 100ml of the cream. Stir frequently until you get a rich creamy mixture.
- STEP 2While the chocolate/cream mixture is melting, whip the remaining cream to stiff peaks.
- STEP 3Once the chocolate/cream mixture is fully melted and cooled, combine with the whipped cream, and, using a hand mixer, whip the mixture to soft peaks.
- STEP 4Spoon into 4 small bowls or glasses and chill until serving.