Rich Chocolate Mousse
Decadent and rich chocolate mousse with deep cocoa flavor, enhanced by coffee and optional rum, perfect for special occasions or indulgent dessert cravings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Melt the bittersweet chocolate chips in a double boiler until smooth.
- Add the butter to the melted chocolate and stir until well combined.
- Stir in the coffee and rum if desired.
- Separate the egg yolks from the whites.
- Add the egg yolks to the chocolate mixture one at a time, stirring well after each addition.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture using a wooden spoon.
- Pour the mousse into dessert glasses and refrigerate until set.
- Decorate with whipped cream and toasted almond slivers if desired.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
439
kcal
22% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Contains
Milk
Egg
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).