- Safe raw eggs?
- Use fresh or pasteurized.
- Why lumpy?
- Chocolate was too cold when cream was added.
Lemon Chocolate Mousse
Bold but rewarding. Lemon cuts the richness of chocolate. Airiness comes from whipped whites and cream.
Ingredients
7
oz
Bittersweet Chocolate (60%+)
1 1/4
cups
Heavy Cream (cold)
3
tbsp
Lemon Juice
1
piece
Zest of 1 Lemon
1/2
cup
Confectioners' Sugar
3
large
Egg Whites
1
pinch
Salt
1
oz
Grated Chocolate (garnish)
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Equipment Needed
- Double boiler
- Mixer
- Spatula
- Glasses
Allergen Information
Milk
Egg
Instructions
1
✓
Melt chocolate over steam, add lemon juice/zest. Cool to lukewarm.
Tip: Avoid water contact.
2
✓
Whip cream.
Tip: Soft peaks.
3
✓
Whip egg whites with sugar/salt.
Tip: Stiff peaks.
4
✓
Temper chocolate with some cream, then fold in rest.
Tip: Gentle folding.
5
✓
Portion and chill 2 hours.
Tip: Allows setting.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 7 oz Bittersweet Chocolate (60%+)
- 1 1/4 cups Heavy Cream (cold)
- 3 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 piece Zest of 1 Lemon
- 1/2 cup Confectioners' Sugar
- 3 large Egg Whites
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 oz Grated Chocolate (garnish)