Ingredients:
- 6 oz (170g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 3 large eggs, separated
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 2 tbsp (30ml) brewed espresso, cooled
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream for whipped topping
- 2 tbsp (15g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- 4 oz (113g) semi-sweet chocolate for ganache, chopped
- ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream for ganache
Instructions:
- Melt the semi-sweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water; stir until smooth.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks with sugar until pale and creamy; fold into the melted chocolate mixture.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; gently fold into the chocolate mixture.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; fold into the chocolate mixture.
- Divide the mousse evenly among individual serving dishes; refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
- In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Transfer whipped cream to a piping bag for easier layering (optional).
- Heat heavy cream until simmering; pour over chopped chocolate in a bowl and let sit for 2 minutes.
- Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Once mousse is set, pipe or dollop whipped cream on top of each serving.
- Drizzle chocolate ganache over the whipped cream.
- Chill assembled dessert for 15-30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with cocoa powder or chocolate shavings if desired.