Description
A rich and decadent gluten-free chocolate mousse that melts hearts and brings joy to any Valentine’s Day celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dark chocolate (70% or higher)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Start by melting dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
- Separate the egg whites and yolks into two bowls.
- Beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks.
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the melted chocolate gently.
- Whisk the egg yolks with honey and sea salt until creamy.
- Fold the egg yolks into the chocolate-cream blend until combined.
- Gently fold the whipped egg whites into your chocolate base.
- Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
- Serve with fresh berries or a drizzle of raspberry coulis.
Notes
If you’re looking for substitutions, try coconut cream for a dairy-free version and coconut sugar for sweetening.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
Keywords: Valentine's Day, gluten-free dessert, chocolate mousse, romantic dessert, easy recipes