Description
This decadent Chocolate Mousse with Raspberry Coulis is a rich and airy French dessert that combines silky melted chocolate with fluffy whipped cream and egg whites, topped with a tangy raspberry sauce. It requires no baking, making it a perfect elegant treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Mousse
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Raspberry Coulis
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Melt chocolate and butter: In a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and unsalted butter together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly to avoid cooking the eggs later.
- Prepare egg yolk mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and thick, creating a creamy base for the mousse.
- Combine chocolate with yolks: Slowly add the melted chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture, stirring continuously to blend without curdling the eggs.
- Beat egg whites: In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form, which will lighten the mousse’s texture.
- Whip cream: In another bowl, whip the heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form, adding richness and airiness to the mousse.
- Fold ingredients: Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture first, then carefully fold in the beaten egg whites to maintain the mousse’s airy texture without deflating.
- Chill mousse: Spoon the mousse into individual serving glasses or bowls and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set and develop flavor.
- Make raspberry coulis: While the mousse chills, blend raspberries with powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds for a silky sauce.
- Serve: Drizzle the raspberry coulis over the chilled mousse just before serving. Optionally garnish with fresh raspberries or chocolate shavings for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Use pasteurized eggs if serving to children, pregnant women, or individuals with compromised immune systems to avoid foodborne illness risk.
- For an elegant finish, garnish with fresh raspberries or chocolate shavings.
- Allow full chilling time for the mousse to fully set and develop its signature airy texture.
