Description
Chocolate Mousse Mini Cakes are delightful, rich desserts that combine the creamy texture of chocolate mousse with the convenience of mini cakes, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until pale and creamy.
- Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until fully combined.
- Pour the mixture into mini cake molds and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Serve chilled, garnished with chocolate shavings or berries if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the chocolate is of good quality for the best flavor.
- These mini cakes can be made a day in advance.
- Experiment with different toppings like whipped cream or fresh fruit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg