Decadent Chocolate Mousse

Decadent Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces dark chocolate (chopped)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 4 large eggs (separated)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy cream

Cooking Steps:

1. Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Allow it to cool slightly.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla extract. Add this mixture to the melted chocolate and mix well.
3. In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
4. Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture until no white streaks remain.
5. Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form and fold it into the chocolate mixture.将淡奶油打至出现软峰，然后将其拌入巧克力混合物中。
6. Spoon the chocolate mousse into serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
7. Garnish with chocolate shavings or berries before serving.