By: Nikita Nikhil
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Forgot to buy something for Friendship Day? No worries! Whip up some chocolate mousse instead. It's the sweetest way to say, "Thanks for tolerating me!"
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Smooth and delicious, chocolate mousse is a dessert that is loved by many. Its creamy texture and rich flavour make it perfect to satisfy sweet tooth. Here's how to make it at home:
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To make chocolate mousse, you need 200g dark chocolate, 2 cups of heavy cream, 2 tbsp sugar, 3 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
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Take dark chocolate and melt it in a microwave. After every 10 seconds, stir a bit to ensure it melts evenly. Once it does, set aside to let it cool.
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In a large bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream with 2 tbsp of sugar until it's dissolved and becomes soft. Make sure not to overwhip the cream.
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Take 3 eggs and separate whites and yolk. Beat the egg whites until it forms stiff peaks. In another bowl, whisk the yolks with 1 tsp of vanilla extract.
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Gently combine melted chocolate with egg yolk mixture. Then add the heavy cream and egg white to the mix. Mix until just combined.
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Transfer the chocolate mousse to serving bowls. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set. Garnish with chocolate shavings and serve!
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