“Smoky Mezcal Chocolate Mousse in Just 20 Minutes!”
A rich and smoky chocolate mousse infused with mezcal for a unique depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 50g granulated sugar
- 30ml mezcal
- 150ml heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Let it cool slightly.
- Whisk the egg yolks with half the sugar until pale and thick.
- Fold the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture, then stir in the mezcal.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks and set aside.
- Whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until frothy, then gradually add the remaining sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture, followed by the egg whites.
- Divide the mousse into serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
- Chill the mixing bowls and beaters for better whipped cream and egg whites.
- Adjust the mezcal to taste if you prefer a stronger or milder smoky flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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