Classic Dark Chocolate Mousse
This dark chocolate mousse is topped with whipped cream and a fresh raspberry compote for a decadent dessert that you will love!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
Chocolate Mousse
- 1 cup chocolate
- 1 pint {16 oz.} pasture-raised heavy cream chilled
- 3 eggs separated
- 1/3 cup honey
Honey Sweetened Whipped Cream
- 1 pint {16 oz.} pasture-raised heavy cream chilled
- 1/3 cup honey
Raspberry Compote
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tablespoons brandy whiskey, or other spirit
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
For the Chocolate Mousse
- Melt the chocolate over a double boiler until smooth. When melted, remove from heat and set aside.
- Using either a stand or hand mixer, beat the heavy cream with the honey and vanilla until soft peaks form. Set aside.
- Whip the egg whites until they form soft peaks. With the mixer running, slowly drizzle in the honey. Continue running until glossy peaks form.
- When the chocolate has cooled some, whisk in the egg yolks. Gently fold in the sweetened egg whites and then gently fold in the whipped cream.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours for the mousse to set.
For the Whipped Cream
- Pour the heavy cream and honey into a mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until it stiffens into a whipped cream.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
For the Raspberry Compote
- Combine all ingredients into a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer and stir until the berries are completely broken down.
- Strain the seeds out and refrigerate until ready to use.
- To plate, spoon mousse into a glass jar, top with whipped cream, and top with the raspberry compote. Garnish with a fresh raspberry and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 841kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 67g | Saturated Fat: 41g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 253mg | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 310mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 2348IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 2mg