Fool Proof Chocolate Mousse Recipes

FOOL PROOF CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Steps:

• In a small metal pot, whisk together egg yolks, sugar and 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• Place that pot inside a larger pot of simmering water (not quite boiling) and whisk egg mixture constantly until it has slightly thickened (About 7 or 8 minutes) *Make sure egg mixture reaches at least 160 degrees before removing from heat
• Pour chocolate chips in a small bowl and microwave in 20 second increments, stirring each time until smooth and creamy
• Add chocolate into egg mixture and stir until well combined. Set aside and allow to cool down to room temperature
• In a large bowl, whip 1 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream with a hand mixer until it begins to thicken
• Add in powdered sugar and continue to whip until it thickens to whipped-cream texture
• Pour in 1/2 of whipped cream mixture into chocolate mixture and stir. Then slowly add in the chocolate mixture into the remaining whipped cream mixture and stir.
• Divide chocolate mousse into small cups or containers and refrigerate for 3-4 hours until firm
• Top with whipped cream, fresh fruit or sprinkles and serve chilled.

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE (FOOLPROOF VERSION!)

Steps:

• Grind chocolate chips in a food processor or blender, using short pulses.
• Add boiling water and blend to melt the chocolate.
• Add egg yolks, one at a time, blending well after each one is added.
• In a medium bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
• Fold egg whites into chocolate mixture gently.
• Pour the mousse into wine glasses or other serving glasses and top with Cool Whip and a maraschino cherry.
• Chill in refrigerator until set.

QUICK FOOLPROOF CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a blender at high speed for 2 solid minutes.
• Pour the mousse into dessert cups and chill until firm.