Description
Light chocolate and raspberry mousse is a delicate and airy dessert that combines rich dark chocolate with the fresh, tangy sweetness of raspberries for a perfectly balanced treat.
Ingredients
- 150 grams dark chocolate
- 3 eggs
- 20 grams butter
- 125 grams fresh raspberries
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- A pinch of salt
- A few mint leaves (for decoration)
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate with butter using a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Separate egg whites from yolks. Beat whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
- Mix egg yolks into the cooled melted chocolate until smooth.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture in batches to keep it airy.
- Mash half of the raspberries with powdered sugar to create a coulis.
- Layer chocolate mousse, raspberry coulis, and whole raspberries in serving glasses.
- Repeat layers until filled.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.
- Decorate with remaining raspberries and mint leaves before serving.
Notes
- Use good-quality dark chocolate (60–70%) for best flavor.
- Fold egg whites gently to maintain airy texture.
- Chill thoroughly for proper setting.
- Adjust sugar based on chocolate sweetness.
- Serve well chilled for best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
