Brazilian recipe
Easy and Creamy Chocolate Mousse
A classic Brazilian chocolate mousse recipe. Enjoy its airy texture and intense flavor with just a few ingredients. Perfect for dessert.
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Ingredients
6 egg whites
2 cans (approx. 16 oz each) heavy cream (without whey)
2 packets unflavored gelatin
6 tablespoons cocoa powder
6 egg yolks
1 liter milk
12 tablespoons sugar
2 cans (approx. 16 oz each) heavy cream (without whey)
2 packets unflavored gelatin
6 tablespoons cocoa powder
6 egg yolks
1 liter milk
12 tablespoons sugar
Where to find ingredients
Find heavy cream in the dairy section of most supermarkets. To remove the whey, refrigerate unopened cans overnight and scoop out the thick cream from the top, leaving the liquid whey behind.
Available in the baking aisle of supermarkets or in specialty baking stores. It's often found in small packets or larger containers.
Look for unsweetened cocoa powder in the baking aisle of supermarkets. Specialty stores may offer a wider variety of single-origin or Dutch-processed options.
Fresh eggs are readily available in the dairy or refrigerated section of any grocery store. Separate the yolks from the whites carefully when cracking the eggs.
Commonly found in the dairy section of any supermarket.
Available in the baking aisle of supermarkets or in specialty baking stores. It's often found in small packets or larger containers.
Look for unsweetened cocoa powder in the baking aisle of supermarkets. Specialty stores may offer a wider variety of single-origin or Dutch-processed options.
Fresh eggs are readily available in the dairy or refrigerated section of any grocery store. Separate the yolks from the whites carefully when cracking the eggs.
Commonly found in the dairy section of any supermarket.
Preparation method
- Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and add the heavy cream, reserving the mixture
- In a mixer, combine the egg yolks, cocoa powder, milk, and sugar
- Beat all ingredients well until a homogeneous mixture is obtained
- Cook the mixture from the mixer over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly
- Dissolve the unflavored gelatin packets according to the package instructions
- Add the dissolved gelatin and the thickened cream to the reserved mixture with the egg whites and heavy cream
- Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter, stirring from bottom to top to avoid deflating the air
- Divide the mousse into individual serving dishes
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until completely set
Observations
This is a traditional chocolate mousse recipe, a classic Brazilian dessert that pleases everyone with its strong flavor and light, airy texture. Perfect for special occasions or simply to sweeten your day, its preparation is surprisingly practical, using accessible ingredients.
The chocolate mousse is made from a creamy base, which gains lightness from whipped egg whites and the addition of gelatin to ensure ideal firmness. The unmistakable flavor comes from the cocoa powder, which can be adjusted to your taste.
The chocolate mousse is made from a creamy base, which gains lightness from whipped egg whites and the addition of gelatin to ensure ideal firmness. The unmistakable flavor comes from the cocoa powder, which can be adjusted to your taste.
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