Chocolate mousse
If you want a delicious, pretty simple, cheap dessert then you can’t go far wrong with a chocolate mousse, or as the French call it, une mousse au chocolat. It’s not a recipe you’ll want to turn to when trying to lose excess weight, but it is a fab feel-good one, which makes it perfect for the miserable months of winter.
For the first time I’m linking a sweet dish up to Tasty Tuesdays and Recipe of the Week, pop on over to see what other bloggers are making this week:
Chocolate mousse
Ingredients:
Instructions:
Summary:
- Whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt and the sugar
- Melt the chocolate with the water
- Fold the egg whites into the melted chocolate
- Leave in the fridge for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight)
Put your saucepan onto a medium heat. Get all your ingredients ready.
Separate the egg yolks from the whites (you don't need the yolks for this recipe), then whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt and the sugar. Melt the chocolate with the water in the saucepan over a medium heat.
Fold the egg whites into the melted chocolate, this is the same technique we used for the "Chocolate cake to die for".
Put in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight preferably, and then it's time for Chocolate mousse heaven!
Don't forget, if you like this recipe please share it! We'd love it if you came back and shared your comments, thoughts, and rating on this dish once you've cooked it. Bon appétit!
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I love a nice chocolate mousse but have never tried making one myself. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Mummy of Two recently posted…Bugaboo High Performance Footmuff Review
Do it! It’s pretty easy apart from the egg separating bit, and soooo good!
Oh my, that looks delicious- would it be wrong to have chocolate mousse for breakfast?
Sonya Cisco recently posted…First Day – #FirstDay
It is soooooo good! I’m sure you can have it for breakfast 😉
Firstly how lush does it look in that green bowl and secondly why have I not made this before?!! Inspired 🙂 #TastyTuesdays
Capture by Lucy recently posted…Soda Bread Steak Sandwich
You have to make it – it’s sooooo good!
I love chocolate mousse, looks a really simple recipe.
Jo Bryan recently posted…Devil’s Food Chocolate Cupcakes (Cupcakes and Cocktails)
it’s such a lovely, simple recipe and great if you’re entertaining too.
I want to start doing little things like this have bookmarked and will be giving it ago!! thank you x
leoniiamber recently posted…Coventry Transport museum
Do let us know how you get on, I’d love to know.
i don’t know why, but i’ve never liked mousse! that chocolate does look nice though.
laura redburn recently posted…colour love – mint
Whaaattt??!! How can you not like mousse??!! It’s soooo yummy!
Ooh that looks very yummy. I have never made a mousse, may give it a go. x
You Baby Me Mummy recently posted…Once upon a sunny day….
Do give it a shot as it’s really quite simple and very yummy!
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, YES. That is all.
Emily @amummytoo recently posted…Easy and delicious chocolate fudge cake pops (recipe)
Sooooooooo good 🙂
I’ve pinned and tweeted this post and there’s a fresh #recipeoftheweek linky live now. Hope you join in x
Emily @amummytoo recently posted…Cheesecake heaven + #recipeoftheweek 1-7 March
Thank you lovely, I’m hoping to join in to this week’s linky tomorrow x
Oh heck I really want to make this but down to my last 5 pounds of baby weight so I must be strong!!! Looks delicious though and you make it sound pretty simple 🙂
As a little treat one day??? Thanks for popping over to see me on this blog too lovely 🙂 xx
Oh my word! What’s your address again? 😉
It really is THAT good 🙂
Ohh sounds very yummy and really easy!
Kizzy recently posted…Watch out teenager about!
It is delicious and lovely and easy if you’re ok with separating the eggs.
Chocolate mousse equals French sophistication for me, can I have a taste :-)?
oana79 recently posted…Living Arrows-8/52
We’re highly sophisticated over here 😉
Oooh I love chocolate mousse!! It looks delicious #TastyTuesdays
Kirsty – Hijacked by Twins recently posted…#FirstDay – Midwives Support
Me too, this is one of my favourite desserts 🙂
I’ve never made my own, but it looks yummy
Angela Spicer recently posted…How To Make A Blackboard
Do give it a go if you like chocolate mousse as it’s ever so easy to make, and needs hardly any ingredients.
Chocolate is heaven, no two ways about that 🙂 Choc mousse is an all time favourite.
VaiChin @Rambling Through Parenthood recently posted…Sunday 23/02/2014
Exactly 🙂 Chocolate mousse is one of my favourite desserts.
This looks scrummy – would love to have a ‘crack’ at this one (thinly veiled pun about eggs – I crack myself up lol) x
Vicky (@aroundandupsidedown) recently posted…A visit to Avon Tyrell in the New Forest: what’s the story? + The Best Wheelchair in the World
Boom, boom 😉
Wow, looks delicious. I have attempted chocolate mousse on two occasions and they were a complete unmitigated disaster so I might follow your steps to try and achieve success. I hope it turns out as heavenly as it looks x
Kirsty recently posted…#FirstDay – Help End Newborn Deaths
Do give it a shot and let us know how you get on.
Just love chocolate mousse, it’s my must have when I’m in a French bistro/restaurant….a little nervous about the raw egg when I do it myself (that’s probably just me being very English)…will have to try this one. You make it sound wonderfully simple, although I somehow suspect you are more skilled at the fold than me!
sarahhillwheeler recently posted…Perfect savoury pancakes
Same here, I always get this as my dessert when we go out for dinner. As long as you use fresh eggs and don’t keep the mousse for long (as if it doesn’t get scoffed immediately!) then you should be fine. We’re going to be sharing a video on how to do the fold soon….watch this space!
No raw eggs for me at the moment as I am pregnant but…J’adore la mousse au chocolat! Mel #RecipeoftheWeek #TastyTuesdays
One of the worst things about being pregnant is the food constraints 🙁 and yes, chocolate mousse is to die for!
What a gorgeous recipe .
Ninja cat recently posted…Mexican Chilli And Lime Chocolate Sauce Pancake Recipe
Thanks, it’s one of my favourites 🙂
Man alive! Don’t move – I’m on my way! *runs with spoon*
MummyNeverSleeps recently posted…All the Small Things #6
Come on over, it’s too good not to share!
Ooh this is sufficiently “free from” to suit my lot! Might have to have a go 🙂 Thank you!
Kate Thompson recently posted…Why I set up the Recipe Resource. (The long version!!)
Do give it a shot, and let us know how you get on!
This looks gorgeous. I’ve never tried to make chocolate mousse before but I’d love to give it a go. You’ve made it look very easy.
Healthier Mummy recently posted…TESTED: Healthy pancakes for kids
It is pretty easy to do and so delicious too 🙂
That looks delicious, chocolate mousse is one of my favourites 🙂
Shell Louise recently posted…Shower room – Before and After
Mine too, so yummy!
Oh I soo miss eating chocolate mousse.My son has an egg allergy so I’ve never made it for my kids.I think I might have treat myself one day.
Aly recently posted…#Firstday- What Did Your Midwife Do That Made Sure Your Baby Had A Second Day?
It’s got to be done – a little treat for you 🙂
wow thats looks delish x
Jaime Oliver recently posted…Recipe: Traditional & Simple Shortbread
Very much a case of naughty but nice 🙂 x
I don’t think I’ve ever made one before but it sounds a lot easier than I expected – looks yummy!!
x
It is much easier than you would think and so good too….
Another fan of chocolate mousse yet have never made one! I might have to now.
Mummy Glitzer recently posted…Manners
Oooh, do it! It’s so yummy.
yum yum yum is all I can say about this! x
Fritha Strickland recently posted…What we wore – white brogues and yellow knit
That’s all there is to say really 😉
I’ve never been able to make a successful mousse! Thank you for the recipe! x
I hope this one works out for you, if you try it do let us know how you get on.
I love chocolate mousse, this looks delicious
Alison recently posted…Chocolate Bites
It’s one of my favourite desserts, and is so yummy!
I LOVE chocolate mousse! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Hannah Clementson recently posted…Knocking down the Jungle Pals
Me too, my favourite dessert 🙂
Looks delicious – I have pinned to my pinterest board for one to try xx
Kara recently posted…The Big Holiday Debate
Thanks for pinning – really must get round to sorting our pinterest out! Do let us know how you get on when you make it. xx
Oh yes, this is my kind of a recipe… chocolate!
agatapokutycka recently posted…Newfoundland gloop art – act 6
And yummy yummy chocolate too…..
I love chocolate mousse but have never attempted to make one, I’ll certainly be giving it a try now x
lori recently posted…GET YOUR CRAFT ON // DIY BATH BOMBE CRAFT KIT
It’s well worth giving it a shot, do come back and let us know how you get on if you make it.
Oh wow, this looks INCREDIBLE, nothing sweeter (ha!) than a chocolate mousse! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays
Honest Mum recently posted…You’re Not Fat, You’re Pregnant
It is sooooo good, but a bit of a treat one as not the healthiest dessert for every day 😉 xx
Fantastic, I love chocolate mousse.
Julie’s Family Kitchen recently posted…Double Chocolate Banana Cake
Me too, it’s one of my all time favourite desserts 🙂
That looks amazing and it looks like something even I would manage to make.
I’m definitely going to give this a go.
Thanks for sharing
It’s not too complicated and is sooooo delicious!
That looks so good, though not sure my wait line would agree 😉
Laura Petit-moi recently posted…The #100HappyDays challenge – Days 50-56 of my happy days
That’s the only problem, it’s definitely one for treat days!
Love chocolate mousse – it’s so much easier to make than people think!
Michelle recently posted…Recipes From An Indian Kitchen [Book Review]
It really is, and it doesn’t take tons of ingredients either.
Ohhh, looks lovely. I’ve never made a moose before, but that looks easier than I expected. When we have people round for next time (and if I’ve bought a serving bowl) maybe I’ll give this ago
Kate Davis recently posted…7 years blogging, 17 years online
It’s a great dish for when you’ve got guests over.
Mmmm, this looks yummy! We all LOVE chocolate mouse and this looks really easy to do so I will give it a go next time we all need a sweet treat!
Jo @ 3 Kids and a Gluestick recently posted…Meal Planning Monday 24th March 2014
I’m a big fan of chocolate mousse too 🙂
I just love making my own chocolate mousse, but I use so many bowls it takes over my kitchen! Yours looks delicious.
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Didn’t realise a mousse was so easy to make, gonna give this a whirl looks amazing. Recipe of the Week
It is really ever so simple, and so incredibly yummy too 🙂
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