Brazilian recipe
Creamy Brazilian Chocolate Mousse (Mousse de Chocolate)
A classic, crowd-pleasing Brazilian chocolate mousse. Enjoy its light, airy texture and rich cocoa flavour in this simple-to-make dessert.
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Ingredients
6 egg whites
2 tins of table cream (drained)
2 packets of unflavoured gelatine
6 tablespoons of chocolate powder
6 egg yolks
1 litre of milk
12 tablespoons of sugar
2 tins of table cream (drained)
2 packets of unflavoured gelatine
6 tablespoons of chocolate powder
6 egg yolks
1 litre of milk
12 tablespoons of sugar
Where to find ingredients
Eggs, milk, and sugar can be easily found in any local grocery shop. For the table cream (often sold as 'nestlé cream' or simply 'table cream' in tins), check the baking or canned goods aisles. Chocolate powder is widely available; look for a high-quality cocoa or standard drinking chocolate powder. Unflavoured gelatine is typically found in the baking section near the puddings or jelly crystals.
Preparation method
- Whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form, fold in the table cream, and set the mixture aside
- In a stand mixer or using an electric hand whisk, beat the egg yolks, chocolate powder, milk, and sugar together
- Whisk everything thoroughly until you have a smooth, well-combined base
- Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens just a little
- Dissolve the unflavoured gelatine according to the instructions on the packet
- Stir the dissolved gelatine and the thickened chocolate mixture into your reserved egg white and cream base
- Gently fold the egg whites into the mixture, moving from the bottom to the top to keep as much air as possible in the mousse
- Spoon the mousse into individual serving glasses or ramekins
- Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or until it has set completely
Observations
This is a traditional Brazilian chocolate mousse, a beloved dessert that hits the spot with its perfect balance of intense flavour and cloud-like texture. Whether you’re preparing a special Sunday treat or just fancy something sweet after a meal, this recipe is incredibly straightforward and uses everyday ingredients that are easy to pick up at your local grocery store.
The secret to this mousse lies in its creamy base, which gets its signature lightness from whipped egg whites and a touch of unflavoured gelatine to keep everything perfectly set. The unmistakable cocoa kick comes from chocolate powder, which you can always adjust to suit how rich you like your sweets.
The secret to this mousse lies in its creamy base, which gets its signature lightness from whipped egg whites and a touch of unflavoured gelatine to keep everything perfectly set. The unmistakable cocoa kick comes from chocolate powder, which you can always adjust to suit how rich you like your sweets.
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