Vegetarian French Chocolate Mousse Torte
Discover a simple yet decadent vegetarian dessert with our easy-to-follow recipe for French chocolate mousse torte. This exquisite dish is perfect for special occasions or casual gatherings, and the rich flavors and stunning presentation will delight your senses. Try this mouthwatering, egg-based dessert that combines creamy chocolate mousse with a touch of fruit for an irresistible treat.
Allergens
Eggs, Dairy
Ingredients
- 12 oz dark chocolate, vegetarian
- friendly
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh raspberries and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and place in a heatproof bowl. Set aside.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter until just liquefied. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Separate the eggs, placing egg whites in one bowl and yolks in another.
- Whisk the egg yolks with sugar and vanilla extract until pale and creamy. Stir in the melted butter.
- Pour the egg yolk mixture over the chopped chocolate and stir gently until fully combined and smooth. Set aside to cool.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture, taking care not to deflate them.
- In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mousse mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to a springform pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh raspberries and mint leaves.
Chef’s Insight
The combination of dark chocolate and fresh raspberries adds depth to the dish while maintaining a vegetarian focus.
Notes
Be sure to use vegetarian, non-dairy dark chocolate for this recipe.