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Chocolate mousse without cream

Recipe by Norbert Tarayre

Ultra simple chocolate mousse, without cream, butter or milk. Melted dark chocolate is mixed with egg yolks, the whites are whipped into a meringue with a pinch of fleur de sel and gently folded in. A crunchy melted chocolate topping finishes the dish. Ideal for an elegant and quick dessert.

EasyFrenchServes 4

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Source Video
2h 27m
Prep
0m
Cook
18m
Cleanup
2h 45m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$5.80
Per serving:$1.45

Critical Success Points

  • Melt the chocolate without burning
  • Separate whites from yolks without contamination
  • Whip the whites to stiff peaks
  • Fold the whites gently to keep them from deflating

Safety Warnings

  • The melted chocolate is very hot – handle with care
  • Raw egg whites may contain salmonella – use fresh or pasteurized eggs

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