Julia Child's Mousseline Au Chocolat Chocolate Mousse

Indulge in the timeless elegance of **Julia Child's Mousseline au Chocolat Chocolate Mousse**, a rich and airy French dessert that combines the depth of bittersweet chocolate with the lightness of whipped egg whites. This classic recipe embodies Julia Child's masterful approach, featuring velvety melted chocolate infused with strong coffee and a touch of dark rum or orange liqueur for a sophisticated twist. Creamy and luxurious, the mousse achieves its signature texture through a careful folding technique, ensuring an irresistibly smooth and fluffy result. Ready in just 30 minutes (plus chilling time), it’s perfect for an effortlessly impressive make-ahead dessert. Serve it chilled in elegant ramekins or glasses and elevate it further with a dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkle of chocolate shavings, or a handful of fresh berries. Whether for a dinner party or a special treat, this chocolate mousse promises to delight every chocolate lover.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 170 grams bittersweet or semisweet chocolate
• 4 tablespoons strong coffee
• 113 grams unsalted butter
• 4 large egg yolks
• 100 grams granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons dark rum or orange liqueur (optional)
• 4 large egg whites
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for egg whites)

Directions

Step 1

Place the bittersweet or semisweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl, and melt it over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method). Stir occasionally until smooth. Add the coffee to the melted chocolate and mix well. Remove from heat.

Step 2

Cut the unsalted butter into small pieces and add it to the warm melted chocolate, stirring until fully incorporated and smooth.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks together with the granulated sugar over the same pot of simmering water. Whisk continuously for about 3-4 minutes until the mixture is thickened and pale, then remove from heat.

Step 4

Slowly whisk the egg yolk mixture into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is well combined. If desired, stir in the dark rum or orange liqueur for extra flavor.

Step 5

In another clean mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the egg whites with the pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add the 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar while beating, and continue until stiff peaks form.

Step 6

Gently fold about one-third of the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Then, carefully fold the remaining egg whites in two additions until no streaks remain, being careful not to deflate the mixture.

Step 7

Spoon the mousse into serving dishes, ramekins, or glasses. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until set.

Step 8

Serve chilled, optionally garnished with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or fresh berries.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(683.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2535.7

Total Fat 167.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 95.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 988.2mg	0%
Sodium 448.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 221.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.9g	0%
Total Sugars 195.5g
Protein 34.1g	0%

Vitamin D 73.2IU	0%
Calcium 221.3mg	0%
Iron 15.5mg	0%
Potassium 1292.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.6%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 35.0%