20-Minute Mascarpone Chocolate Mousse – Irresistible Bliss
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A creamy and rich chocolate mousse made with mascarpone cheese for a smooth texture.
- Author: eva
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 200g mascarpone cheese
- 100g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 3 large eggs (separated)
- 50g powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Let it cool slightly.
- Beat the egg yolks with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until pale and creamy.
- Fold the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whip the mascarpone cheese until smooth, then fold it into the chocolate mixture.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the chocolate-mascarpone mixture.
- Divide the mousse into serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use room-temperature mascarpone for easier mixing.
- Ensure the chocolate is not too hot when adding it to the egg yolks.
- Chill the mousse for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg