Ingredients
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- 6 oz High-quality bittersweet chocolate (60% to 70% cocoa), chopped
- 3 tbsp Unsalted butter, cubed
- 3 Large eggs, separated (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream, cold
- 1 tsp Salted Perfection French Vanilla Finishing Salt
- Optional: Extra whipped cream for serving
- Optional: Chocolate shavings for garnish
Allergen check: Milk, Egg recognized in these ingredients. Check package labels and substitutions.
Step by step
- Set up a double boiler or a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Melt the chopped chocolate and butter together until smooth and glossy. Remove from heat immediately.
- Whisk the Salted Perfection French Vanilla Finishing Salt into the warm chocolate mixture. This infuses that incredible vanilla-salt pop right into the base!
- Let the chocolate cool slightly for 3-4 minutes, then whisk in the egg yolks one at a time until fully incorporated and velvety.
- In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually rain in the sugar and keep beating until stiff, glossy peaks form. Do not overbeat!
- In another cold bowl, whip the heavy cream until it holds stiff peaks.
- Gently fold one-third of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Then, carefully fold in the remaining whites followed by the whipped cream. Be gentle! We want to keep that air inside.
- Spoon the mousse into 4 serving glasses or ramekins. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Serve chilled with extra whipped cream if you like. You crushed it! DUNZO!
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A little more about this recipe
Timing
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
Yield & storage
Original yield
Storage
Keep refrigerated; consume within 24 hours for best texture.
From Tony’s kitchen
Listen to me, you are about to create absolute magic in a bowl! This isn't just pudding; this is a cloud of rich, decadent chocolate that melts on your tongue. We're talking classic French technique meets a flavor explosion. You got this, Chef! Let's get cooking and make something spectacular!
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Ingredient notes
Ingredients & allergen check
Major-allergen signals: Milk, Egg
- High-quality bittersweet chocolate (60% to 70% cocoa)
- Unsalted butter, cubed
- eggs, separated (room temperature)
- Granulated sugar
- Heavy cream, cold
- Salted Perfection French Vanilla Finishing Salt
- Optional: Extra whipped cream for serving
- Optional: Chocolate shavings for garnish
French Vanilla blend: Sea salt, Ground vanilla beans
Check every package label. Brands, substitutions, shared equipment, and cross-contact can change allergen exposure.
