Description
Make a silky, airy chocolate mousse using your Thermomix. This recipe is simple, elegant, and perfect for make-ahead serving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 35 g sugar
- 125 g thickened cream
- 125 g dark chocolate
- 10 g butter
- 3 eggs separated
- 1 tablespoon Cointreau or Grand Marnier optional
Instructions
- Add sugar to the Thermomix bowl. Mill for 10 seconds at speed 9. Set aside.
- Insert the butterfly attachment. Add the cream to the bowl and whip for 1 to 1:30 minutes at speed 3. Watch the texture change from 30 seconds onward until it is thick and fluffy. Set aside.
- Break the chocolate into pieces and add it to the bowl with the butter. Melt for 4 minutes at 50 degrees on speed 2. Check if it is fully melted; repeat for 1-2 minutes if needed.
- Add the egg yolks, whipped cream, and Cointreau/Grand Marnier (if using). Mix for 15 seconds at speed 4. Set the mixture aside in a large bowl.
- Clean and thoroughly dry the Thermomix bowl and insert the butterfly attachment.
- Add the egg whites and whisk for 90 seconds at speed 3.5.
- Add the sugar and continue to whisk for 1 minute at speed 3.5.
- Use a spatula or spoon to fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture. Mix until just combined, keeping the mixture light and airy.
- Divide the mixture into serving bowls and chill in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours before serving.
- Top with whipped cream and grated chocolate to serve.
Notes
- This dessert is inspired by childhood celebrations and offers a modern, simple approach to classic chocolate mousse.
- The Thermomix provides consistent texture, making this recipe reliable for home cooks.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Thermomix
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 150
Keywords: Thermomix Chocolate Mousse Cups, chocolate mousse, Thermomix dessert, easy chocolate, make-ahead dessert, Italian dessert