If you want to impress someone with a delicious dessert, I recommend trying Bobby Flay’s chocolate mousse recipe. It’s a creamy and airy delight that comes packed with rich chocolate flavor.
There’s really no such thing as too much chocolate. When you mix it with the right ingredients, it gets even better, like this mousse!
After trying this recipe, I was surprised to see that it provides an authentic mousse experience with just six ingredients. We have no hard feelings for eggless mousse recipes, but no matter how hard you try, they just can’t match up to the real thing.
Moreover, I was delighted to learn that this recipe takes 15 minutes to get together and looks pretty served in glassware. We love serving this mousse in martini glasses, small bowls, and espresso cups. So, get the party started with Bobby Flay’s chocolate mousse recipe.
Equipments Required
- A Set of Bowls – To get things started, you will need a large bowl to melt the chocolate and two medium-sized bowls to whip the eggs and cream separately.
- Double Boiler – The best way to melt chocolate is in a double boiler, which ensures it melts evenly. But if you don’t have one, you can place a bowl on a saucepan full of boiling water to melt the chocolate.
- Hand Mixer – Preparing this requires beating the eggs and cream. Therefore, a hand mixer will be helpful for this purpose.
- Whisk – To combine chocolate, eggs, and cream, a whisk will do the job best.
- Serving Goblet – Once ready, you will need a goblet of your choice to serve this delectable mousse!
Bobby Flay Chocolate Mousse Recipe Ingredients & Substitutions
Bobby Flay Chocolate Mousse Recipe Ingredients & SubstitutionsNote: This recipe will help you prepare 4 to 6 servings of delicious chocolate mousse. You can adjust the recipe according to your requirements.
- 5 1/4 ounces Bittersweet Chocolate, Coarsely Chopped – Make sure to use chocolate purchased from the baking aisle of your grocery store, not confectionary chocolate. The ideal chocolate for making mousse is 60%—65 % cocoa dark chocolate, which has an intense chocolate flavor.
- 14 ounces Cold Heavy Cream – Use good quality cold and heavy cream with at least 30% fat content.
- 3 large Egg Whites – Ensure that eggs are used at room temperature for this recipe. This will allow proper aeration during whipping, resulting in a smooth mousse.
- 1-ounce Sugar – For making mousse, you must use caster sugar, as it whips the eggs faster. If you can’t find it, you can use powdered sugar.
- Sweetened whipped cream, for garnish, optional
- Shaved bittersweet chocolate for garnish, optional
Preparation & Cooking Time
| Preparation Time | Resting Time | Cooking Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Minutes | 1 Hour | 5 Minutes | 1 Hour 20 Minutes |
How To Make Bobby Flay Chocolate Mousse At Home
Step 1
Take a bowl and whisk the egg whites until they form soft peaks.
Step 2
Gradually add sugar and continue whipping until firm.
Step 3
Now, beat the cream until it forms soft peaks and set aside at room temperature.
Step 4
Break the chocolate into small pieces and placing it in a large bowl set over a double boiler at a low simmer. Stir chocolate until melted. Turn off the heat and place the bowl on the table to cool.
Step 5
Now, take the chocolate and slowly fold it in whipped eggs with the help of a whisk instead of the other way around. Once nicely incorporated, fold in whipped cream and transfer the mousse into your desired bowl.Â
Step 6
Voila! Your Bobby Flay chocolate mousse is ready. Refrigerate it for an hour, then serve topped with whipped cream.
Expert Tips That I Recommend
Expert Tips That I Recommend- We always use a food thermometer to check the temperature of the chocolate while melting it to prevent it from burning.
- Likewise, we also check the temperature of the chocolate before folding it into eggs, as hot chocolate will cook the eggs and spoil the texture of the mousse.
- We also tried some recipe variations, including adding a tablespoon of dark rum and a dash of orange extract to the melted chocolate mixture, and found the taste unique.
- If you are not a fan of dark chocolate, we recommend you make this mousse using white chocolate, too. However, you must be sure that it is labeled as “white chocolate” and contains cocoa butter. That’s because there are a lot of varieties of white chocolate available in the market that are not meant for cooking.
- To make this dessert taste and look more impressive, we suggest topping it off with whipped cream, butterscotch bites, berries, or even chocolate shavings!
FAQs About Bobby Flay Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Nutritional Information Per Serving
Bobby Flay Chocolate Mousse is not only delicious but also healthy when eaten in moderation. The presence of egg whites makes this dessert rich in protein. Moreover, eating dark chocolate promotes heart health.
Look at the complete nutritional breakdown of this chocolate mousse in the table below.
| Calories | 395 kcal |
| Total Fat | 33 g |
| Cholesterol | 76 mg |
| Sodium | 45 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 20 g |
| Sugar | 16 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
| Iron | mg |
Apart from being healthy, this mousse recipe is also gluten-free and keto-friendly.
Recipe Variations For Different Diets
- Vegan – To make this recipe vegan-friendly, you can again swap heavy cream and eggs for full-fat coconut milk and combine it with cocoa powder and sugar.
Storing And Reheating This Recipe
We love making chocolate mousse; it stores well for four to five days. The ideal way to store it is in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
This way, your mousse will retain its freshness and flavor. However, we don’t recommend freezing the mousse as it ruins the texture.
What To Serve With This Recipe
- Fresh Fruits – Fresh fruits like berries and cherries are fantastic options for serving with chocolate mousse. Their citrusy and tangy flavors complement the mousse’s sweetness.
- Crushed Cookies – Crushed cookies are also a great accompaniment with mousse. They provide a contrasting texture that compliments the smoothness of the mousse.
- Whipped Cream – Whipped cream and chocolate mousse are a classic pairing. To enhance the taste, we recommend sprinkling it with cinnamon powder.
- Salted Caramel – Salted caramel adds a decadent contrast to the chocolate’s salty and toffee-like flavor.
- Chopped Nuts – To add a crunchy texture, top the mousse with toasted or candied nuts.
- Chocolate Shavings – To make your mousse more chocolatey, top it with milk, white, or a combination of both chocolate shavings.
- Fruit Compote – A fruit compote prepared with various fruits, such as raspberries, strawberries, cherries, or blackberries, will add a delightful touch of sweet and tangy flavors.
Printable Version
Bobby Flay Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Ingredients
- 14 ounce Heavy Cream
- 3 Eggs Whites
- 1 ounce Sugar
- 5¼ ounce Bittersweet Chocolate
- Sweetened whipped cream, for garnish, optional
- Shaved bittersweet chocolate for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Bowls
- Double Boiler
- Hand Mixer
- Whisk
- Serving Goblet
Instructions
- Take a bowl and whisk the egg whites until they form soft peaks.
- Gradually add sugar and continue whipping until firm.
- Now, beat the cream until it forms soft peaks and set aside at room temperature.
- Break the chocolate into small pieces and placing it in a large bowl set over a double boiler at a low simmer. Stir chocolate until melted. Turn off the heat and place the bowl on the table to cool.
- Now, take the chocolate and slowly fold it in whipped eggs with the help of a whisk instead of the other way around. This will ensure the texture of your mousse comes out right. Once nicely incorporated, fold in whipped cream and transfer the mousse into your desired bowl.Â
- Voila! Your Bobby Flay chocolate mousse is ready. Refrigerate it for an hour, then serve topped with whipped cream.
Notes
- We always use a food thermometer to check the temperature of the chocolate while melting it to prevent it from burning.Â
- Likewise, we also check the temperature of the chocolate before folding it into eggs, as hot chocolate will cook the eggs and spoil the texture of the mousse.
- We also tried some recipe variations, including adding a tablespoon of dark rum and a dash of orange extract to the melted chocolate mixture, and found the taste unique.
- If you are not a fan of dark chocolate, we recommend you make this mousse using white chocolate, too. However, you must be sure that it is labeled as “white chocolate” and contains cocoa butter. That’s because there are a lot of varieties of white chocolate available in the market that are not meant for cooking.
- To make this dessert taste and look more impressive, we suggest topping it off with whipped cream, butterscotch bites, berries, or even chocolate shavings!Â
Nutrition
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Conclusion
Bobby Flay’s Chocolate Mousse offers a rich and indulgent experience. If you are looking for the same, then it’s time for you to whip up this deliciousness.
We are sure you will be delighted with the results. However, please share your valuable feedback about the recipe with fellow readers in the comments section below. It will help them, and us, gather useful insights.
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