Chocolate Mousse Recipe

A delicious French recipe like plain chocolate mousse is one of the most popular desserts around, combining great taste with ease, and is often served in restaurants.

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simple chocolate mousse

The chocolate mousse recipe will be covered here today because it is a recipe with a long tradition throughout the world.

Chocolate has been used since pre-Columbian times to create delicious recipes that mark different moments and is often used as a kind of emotional therapy.

Have you ever made chocolate mousse? I think it's a very easy, uncomplicated recipe that can be served at a banquet or even a modest family lunch. 

There are recipes that use just three ingredients to make a very smooth and delicious chocolate mousse. Just use condensed milk, cream and chocolate powder for a wonderful mousse.

It's not always possible to have the ingredients to make a sophisticated dessert, so chocolate mousse can be made at any time, since the French, looking to innovate, have turned a simple mixture into one of the most popular desserts in the world.

Depending on the quantity, the recipe can remain in the freezer for quite a long time after it has been made. Just remove it a few minutes before consuming it and the mousse will return to its soft consistency.

It will depend on the type of chocolate so that the recipe has a lighter sweetness or not because dark chocolate will make the dessert more bitter. 

There are those who prefer milk chocolate. In this way, the chocolate has a big influence on the outcome of the recipe.

Origin of chocolate mousse

We don't know for sure the origin of this recipe, which is of French origin and was created by the French chef Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in which I called this recipe chocolate mayonnaise right from the start. 

However, the story emerges that muslum was given in Rome to a mixture of wine and honey, when it underwent several name changes and in France it was given the name of mousse and it was in the 18th century that mousse au chocolate emerged.

The creaminess of the recipe lives up to its name, although it has undergone several changes, including in the ingredients because some even include eggs, but it still has the consistency of an aerated cream.

Because it's such a light recipe, it's always served as a dessert, and dark chocolate is preferred by the French, so it was this type of chocolate that Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec used. 

Soon after came the white chocolate mousse created by the chef Michel FitoussiThis delicious recipe entered the culinary world in the 1900s, and from then until the present day, mousse has not stopped being served and can be found in a variety of places such as bakeries, cafés and restaurants.

Why this recipe works

• It's very simple to make and the ingredients are easily accessible;
• Chocolate appeals to many and mousse is a key recipe;
• It can be made in quantity and frozen, just remove it from the freezer a few minutes before serving;
• It can be served for lunch or at a reception;

Ingredients you will need

This recipe is very simple to prepare, we will need the following main ingredients:

1. Chocolate in a tablet, you can easily find it in any supermarket.
2. white sugar.
3. Medium or large eggs, depending on your preference.
4. Snow whites.

How to make Chocolate Mousse

Now I'm going to show you how to make simple and quick chocolate mousse in just a few minutes.

In first place, melt the chocolate in a bain marie and add the sugar, stirring well.

Second, then add the yolks, butter or margarine (softened) and mix everything very well.

ThirdNow beat the egg whites until stiff and add them to the chocolate mixture, stirring well until they are evenly mixed.

FourthRemove from the mixer and place in a deep container or individual bowls and refrigerate for about 2 to 3 hours.

FifthAfter 2-3 hours, remove from the fridge and serve chilled.

I hope you've learned how to make chocolate mousse quickly and easily. Above all, delicious!

Let us know what you think in the comments below.

Common questions

Can I use dark or sweet chocolate?

Yes, you can use whichever chocolate you prefer and your chocolate mousse will taste as good as the chocolate used.

Can I store chocolate mousse in the freezer?

Yes, you can keep it in the freezer but then let it cool down to room temperature to get back to the normal creaminess of the chocolate mousse.

How long does it take to prepare the chocolate mousse?

It's very quick to make this chocolate mousse, it usually takes a while 20 minutes until it's ready to put in the fridge, after which it should be well chilled before serving.

I usually leave it in the fridge for 3 hours before serving.

If you try this recipe, leave a comment below, letting me know how you like it! 

And if you make any changes, I'd love to hear about that too. We can all benefit from your experience!