Chocolate Mousse

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"This rich and decadent chocolate mousse is easy to make."

  • 2
  • Average
  • 15 mins
  • 10 mins
  • 120 mins
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons whipped cream

Preparation

Step 1

Melt chocolate chips in a small, heavy saucepan over low heat; stir until smooth, about 5 minutes. Stir a small amount of hot chocolate mixture into egg yolk; return chocolate and egg mixture to pan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract. Cool, stirring several times.

Step 2

Beat heavy cream in a large bowl until it begins to thicken. Stir in sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Fold whipped cream mixture into cooled chocolate mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight. Garnish with whipped cream.