Description
Rich chocolate mousse from Bobby Flay delivers intense cocoa flavor with silky smooth texture. This classic dessert promises creamy indulgence that chocolate enthusiasts will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz (397 g) cold heavy cream
- 5.25 oz (149 g) bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 oz (28 g) sugar
- sweetened whipped cream (optional)
- shaved bittersweet chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Chocolate Melting: Create a water bath, gently melt dark chocolate over low heat until smooth and glossy, then remove from heat and allow slight cooling.
- Cream Preparation: Whip heavy cream to soft, billowy peaks using an electric mixer, setting aside at room temperature.
- Egg White Transformation: In a clean bowl, whisk egg whites while gradually adding granulated sugar, beating until achieving thick, glossy, stiff peaks.
- Chocolate Integration: Fold melted chocolate into egg white mixture using a wide spatula, maintaining the airy texture and preventing deflation.
- Cream Incorporation: Gently blend whipped cream into the chocolate-egg white mixture, ensuring a light, uniform consistency.
- Chilling and Setting: Transfer mousse into serving glasses, smoothing the surface, then refrigerate for 60-90 minutes until achieving a firm, creamy texture.
- Final Presentation: Optional garnish with additional whipped cream and delicate chocolate shavings before serving chilled.
Notes
- Chocolate Temperature Control: Melt chocolate carefully over low heat to prevent burning and maintain a smooth, glossy texture.
- Whipping Technique: Beat egg whites and cream separately to achieve maximum volume and create a light, airy mousse structure.
- Folding Method: Use gentle, careful folding motions when combining ingredients to preserve the mousse’s delicate air bubbles and prevent deflation.
- Chilling Precision: Refrigerate for exactly 60-90 minutes to achieve the perfect creamy, set consistency – not too soft, not too firm.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg