Here’s a delicious and simple Creamy White Chocolate Mousse recipe 🍫✨ — rich, airy, and perfect for dessert cups or a fancy treat.
🍫 Creamy White Chocolate Mousse
Servings: 4–6
Prep Time: 15 min
Chill Time: 2 hours
Ingredients
- 6 oz (170 g) white chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 2 large egg whites
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional toppings:
- Fresh berries
- Whipped cream
- Shaved white chocolate
Instructions
1. Melt the chocolate
- In a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler), melt white chocolate until smooth.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
2. Whip the cream
- In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Set aside.
3. Beat egg whites
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
4. Combine ingredients
- Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream.
- Carefully fold in the egg whites, keeping the mixture light and airy.
5. Chill
- Spoon mousse into serving glasses or bowls.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
6. Serve
- Top with berries, whipped cream, or shaved chocolate.
- Serve cold.
Tips
- Make sure chocolate is slightly cooled before folding into cream or egg whites, or it may melt them.
- For extra flavor, add 1 teaspoon orange or almond extract.
- For a thicker mousse, chill for 4 hours or overnight.
If you want, I can also give you a quick 3-ingredient version that doesn’t use egg whites and still tastes rich and creamy.