Rich Chocolate Mousse

Rich Chocolate Mousse

Thermomix recipe: Rich Chocolate Mousse. Ready in 30 minutes. Serves 4. Step-by-step Thermomix instructions on Chef Amai.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Add 200 g dark chocolate pieces and 50 g unsalted butter cubes to the clean, dry Thermomix bowl. Melt 5 min / 50°C / Speed 2. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
  2. Add the 3 egg yolks and 50 g caster sugar to the bowl (no need to wash the bowl after the chocolate). Mix 1 min / Speed 3. Scrape down the sides.
  3. Mix for 30 sec / Speed 3 to thoroughly combine the chocolate and yolk mixture. Transfer this mixture to a large separate mixing bowl and set aside to cool slightly. Wash and thoroughly dry the Thermomix bowl and butterfly whisk.
  4. Insert the butterfly whisk into the clean, dry Thermomix bowl. Add 200 ml heavy cream. Whip 1-2 min / Speed 3.5, or until soft peaks form. Monitor carefully to avoid over-whipping. Remove the butterfly whisk.
  5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture in the separate bowl using a spatula. If using, add 1 tsp vanilla extract or 1 tbsp coffee liqueur at this stage and gently fold in.
  6. Insert the clean butterfly whisk into the clean, dry Thermomix bowl. Add the 3 egg whites and a pinch of salt. Whip 3-4 min / Speed 3.5, or until stiff peaks form. Remove the butterfly whisk.
  7. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the chocolate and cream mixture in two additions, using a spatula. Be careful not to deflate the mixture, as this will ensure a light and airy mousse.
  8. Divide the mousse into 4 serving glasses or ramekins. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.
  9. Garnish with chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder, if desired, just before serving.

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