Eggless Chocolate Mousse

Eggless Chocolate Mousse

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In a mere 20 minutes and using only six ingredients, you can create a velvety, airy, and delicate chocolate mousse. This forgiving eggless chocolate mousse is a simple delight that will surely satisfy the cravings of any chocolate enthusiast.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 396 kcal

Ingredients
  

For Ganache

  • 1 cup finely chopped dark chocolate or semi sweet chocolate – 140 grams, at room temperature
  • ¼ cup light cream with 25 to 30% fat or whipping or heavy cream, at room temperature
  • 1 light pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee – optional
  • 1 tablespoon Butter softened

For Whipping Cream

  • ½ cup light cream with 25 to 30% fat or whipping or heavy cream, cold or chilled
  • 2 tablespoons raw sugar or white granulated sugar, add as required
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Garnish

  • 3 to 4 berries like strawberry or cherries or raspberries, fresh or frozen
  • 2 to 3 mint sprigs – optional
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons chocolate shavings or grated chocolate
  • ¾ to 1 cup whipped cream – optional

Instructions
 

Chop Chocolate

  • Finely chop chocolate or process in a food processor.
  • If chopping, then use a sturdy chef’s knife to finely chop to small chocolate chunks or a semi-coarse ground texture.
  • Keep in mind that if the chocolate pieces are uneven the melting will be uneven and can lead to the mixture being seized.
  • You want all the chocolate pieces to melt almost at the same time. Moreover finely chopped chocolate will melt faster than large chunks.

Making Ganache

  • Take chopped chocolate, butter, salt, coffee and cream in a bowl. Make sure that all the ingredients are at room temperature.
  • Heat ½ cup water in a small saucepan or pot.
  • Let the water come to a light boil.
  • Remove pan from the stovetop and place on the counter. Place the bowl on top of the pan.
  • With a spatula begin mixing the ingredients. The chocolate will melt with the steam touching the bowl. Continue to mix until all the chocolate is melted and the mixture is even. Take care that the hot water does not touch the bowl or is very close to the bowl.
  • Let the ganache cool completely at room temperature.

Whipping Cream

  • Take the cream, sugar and vanilla in a bowl.
  • With an electric blender, whip until you see soft peaks. Whip on medium high to high speed. You can also use a stand mixer with the whisk attachment to whip the cream.

Making Chocolate Mousse

  • Add ⅓ portion of the prepare and cooled chocolate ganache.
  • Whip at a low or medium-low speed until the chocolate is mixed evenly – up to 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Add the remaining ganache and whip again on a low to medium low speed for about a minute or until the mixture is smooth and even. You can also use cut and fold technique but it takes more time and more elbow work.
  • Spoon mousse in shot glasses or small bowls. Cover with lid or seal with a foil. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
  • Garnish with your favorite edible toppings like fresh or frozen berries, chocolate shavings, dollop of whipped cream or a few mint sprigs. Serve the chocolate mousse cold as a dessert.

Nutrition

Calories: 396kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 4gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 318mgFiber: 4gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 340IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Eggless Chocolate Mousse
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