December 27, 2020
This chocolate mousse recipe has been passed down to me from my great grandmother. We make it every Christmas for dessert and it is a family favorite! The best part is its simplicity. If you have a bag of chocolate chips, water and eggs, you have everything you need to make this elegant dessert. It is so rich and delicious! Everyone always loves chocolate mousse for dessert and you will love this family recipe!
Nana's 3 Ingredient Chocolate Mouse Recipe
Ingredients:
12 oz. semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup water
5 fresh egg yolks, slightly beaten
7 fresh egg whites
Pinch of salt
1. Melt the chocolate chips and water in a heat proof bowl over simmering water on the stove. 2. When melted, remove from heat and beat until smooth. Allow to cool. 3. When the chocolate mixture is cool, whisk in the egg yolks. 4. In a mixer, whip egg whites and salt until stiff peaks form. 5. Fold the chocolate mixture into the egg white until it is mixed well. 6. Spoon into nto serving dishes. 7. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate before serving.
Note: Please use the freshest of eggs for this recipe.
Yum! Just look at that delicious chocolate mousse! Always a family favorite!