Ingredients 4 eggs 250 g of dark chocolate 200 ml of whipped cream 100 g butter 100 g of sugar Equipment needed: Whisk, bowl, spatula and mould Preparation time: 20 minutes Difficulty: Low When choosing the ingredients, it’s important to use high quality dark chocolate, as this is what will add the most intensity and aroma to the final result. The whipped cream helps to give the mousse its characteristic fluffiness, while the stiff egg whites add lightness and volume. With just five essential ingredients, you get a creamy texture and a well-balanced cocoa flavour. About chocolate Whether in bars, melted or in cakes, chocolate is one of the most universal culinary pleasures. It’s an essential ingredient in both baking and creative cuisine. Chocolate comes in endless varieties and flavours: dark or milk chocolate, with a higher or lower proportion of cocoa, with nuts… This highly versatile ingredient is the undisputed star of this recipe! We recommend using dark chocolate with a high percentage of cocoa to make this mousse, as it has less sugar and a higher concentration of cocoa’s aromatic nuances. In addition, pure cocoa is rich in natural antioxidants and can provide health benefits in moderation. Catalonia boasts a long tradition of chocolate making, and many local bakeries offer artisan varieties that can give a unique flavour to the recipe. Steps to follow Separate the yolks from the whites. If you don't know how to do it, ask an adult to help you. Whisk the egg whites until stiff with half of the sugar. Set it aside. Whisk the egg yolks with the rest of the sugar until they become whitish in colour and expand in volume. Melt the butter and chocolate in the microwave for 2 minutes. Mix the chocolate with the egg yolks. Pour in the whipped egg whites and, when the mixture has cooled down, carefully add the whipped cream so that it doesn’t lose its volume. Save it in the fridge for 2 hours to cool and your mousse will be ready. When the mousse has set and become firm, you’ll have a perfect base to serve as is or to turn it into a more creative dessert. You can divide it into individual glasses, layer it with crushed biscuit or combine it with other textures, such as custard or jams made of fruit. However you prepare it, this highly versatile recipe is ideal to prepare in advance, as it gets better after being in the fridge for a few hours. Presentation and recommended garnishes If you want to add a special touch to the mousse, you can serve it with a little cream or some fruit on top. Adding crushed nuts and dried fruit pieces are also spectacular options. Other related recipes that you can make Chocolate hazelnut cake Hot chocolate