Lemon Chocolate Mousse

Bold but rewarding. Lemon cuts the richness of chocolate. Airiness comes from whipped whites and cream.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
Total Time 2 hrs 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 450 kcal
🌍 Cuisine French

Ingredients

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

Safe raw eggs?
Use fresh or pasteurized.
Why lumpy?
Chocolate was too cold when cream was added.

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)