Easy Chocolate Mousse

6 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 13 ounces bitter or semisweet chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons superfine sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. 1
    In a microwave safe bowl, combine the chopped chocolate and the butter.
  2. 2
    Heat in the microwave until melted, about 35 seconds depending on your microwave, and stir to melt completely.
  3. 3
    Whisk in the egg yolks and set aside to cool.
  4. 4
    Pour the cream into a chilled bowl of a mixer and beat on medium speed until it starts to thicken.
  5. 5
    Add the sugar and vanilla and whisk until the cream starts to form stiff peaks.
  6. 6
    Carefully fold the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture.
  7. 7
    Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to serve.

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