vegetarisch
glutenvrij
dessert
Airy Chocolate Mousse with Fresh Strawberries
A delicious airy chocolate mousse that melts in the mouth, combined with the fresh sweetness of fresh strawberries. This dessert is perfect for those moments when you want to treat yourself and your loved ones to something special. No stress, it may seem complicated, but I promise you, if you follow the steps, it will turn out just fine!
Prep time
30 min
Difficulty
Gemiddeld
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 200 g dark chocolate
- 4 eggs
- 50 g sugar
- 250 g fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Nutrition facts
kcal
350
protein
8g
fat
20g
carbs
30g
Instructions
- 1 1. Melt the chocolate au bain-marie. This is done by placing a pan with a little water on the stove, and placing a heatproof bowl on top. The chocolate in the bowl will melt from the steam of the water. Stir occasionally to prevent the chocolate from burning.
- 2 2. While the chocolate is melting, separate the eggs. Place the egg whites in a large bowl, and the yolks in a small bowl.
- 3 3. Add the sugar to the egg yolks and beat them until they become light in color.
- 4 4. Once the chocolate is fully melted, remove the bowl from the heat source and add the egg yolks with sugar. Mix everything well together.
- 5 5. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. This will make the mousse airy.
- 6 6. Mix a bit of the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture to loosen it up. Then add the rest of the egg whites and gently fold them in. This will add extra airiness.
- 7 7. Divide the mousse into four glasses and let it set in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
- 8 8. Slice the strawberries and sprinkle them with powdered sugar just before serving the mousse. Place the strawberries on top of the mousse. And voilà, your dessert is ready to enjoy!
