Light chocolate mousse

Method

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   Melt the chocolate in a bain-marie over very low heat, then let it cool for a few minutes until just warm.
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   Separate the whites from the yolks. Stir the yolks into the warm chocolate one at a time, mixing well after each.
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   Whisk the egg whites with the pinch of salt. Once they turn foamy, sprinkle in the sugar and keep whisking until stiff and glossy.
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   Briskly whisk a third of the whites into the chocolate to loosen the mixture.
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   Fold in the rest of the whites gently with a spatula, lifting the mixture from the bottom up, until there are no white streaks left.
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   Spoon into glasses and let set in the fridge for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.

Recipe by Jimmy, published on September 28, 2026.