Rich Dark Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Rich Dark Chocolate Mousse Recipe, we will first melt the chocolate

Step 2: For this, heat about 1 inch of water in a large pan till it boils

Step 3: Reduce the heat to low and maintain the temperature

Step 4: We will use this skillet water for double boiling and melting the chocolate

Step 5: In a sauce pan add the chocolate and vanilla essence

Step 6: Set the bowl in the water bath and stir until the chocolate is melted and smooth

Step 7: Remove from the water bath and set aside to cool

Step 8: In a heat proof bowl whisk together the egg yolks, coffee and 3 tablespoons of sugar

Step 9: Set the bowl in the same water bath, whisking constantly until thick and fluffy almost like a marshmallow

Step 10: Remove from the water bath and whisk this mixture into the chocolate mixture thoroughly

Step 11: Allow it to cool completely

Step 12: While the above mixture is cooling

Step 13: In a large bowl, whisk together the egg whites and cream of tartar and gradually beat in the powdered sugar, until stiff peaks are formed

Step 14: Using a wooden or rubber spatula, stir half of the egg whites into the chocolate egg mixture to lighten it

Step 15: Then gently fold in the remaining whites

Step 16: Gradually add in the heavy cream and whisk gently until soft peaks form

Step 17: Transfer the Rich Dark Chocolate Mousse into eight 6 oz ramekins or mini cups or a large bowl

Step 18: Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or up to one day

Step 19: Serve the Rich Dark Chocolate Mousse cold as it is or with whipped cream and berries

Step 20: You can also sprinkle the mousse with grated chocolate

Step 21: For the Eggless MousseHeat about 1 inch of water in a large skillet/pan until bubbles form

Step 22: Reduce the heat to low and maintain the temperature

Step 23: We will use this skillet water for double boiling

Step 24: In a sauce pan add the chocolate and vanilla essence

Step 25: Set the bowl in the water bath and stir until the coffee and chocolate is melted and smooth

Step 26: Remove from the water bath and set aside to cool

Step 27: Once cooled, stir in the dissolved agar agar/china grass

Step 28: Once cooled completely add in the heavy cream and whisk gently to combine all the ingredients well

Step 29: Transfer the Rich Dark Chocolate Mousse into ramekins or mini cups or a large bowl

Step 30: Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or up to one day

Step 31: Serve this Dark Chocolate Mousse after a meal of Lemon Coriander Soup Recipe, Mozzarella Basil Sandwiches Recipe