Julia Child's Chocolate Mousse

Name: Julia Child's Chocolate Mousse
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 42 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 4 large eggs (separated); 150 grams caster sugar (see notes); 3 tablespoons orange liqueur (see notes); 170 grams high-quality bittersweet chocolate (70% - 74% cocoa | chopped); 1 1/2 teaspoons espresso powder; 60 ml hot water; 170 grams unsalted butter (cut into 1/2-inch cubes and softened to room temperature); 1 teaspoon Diamond-Crystal Kosher Salt (or 1/2 teaspoon Morton Kosher Salt or Sea Salt); 12 grams granulated sugar; Flaky sea salt (optional, for topping); 238 grams heavy cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla paste

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:12min

A slightly streamlined version of Julia Child's popular chocolate mousse recipe. It's a rich, decadent, and crowd-pleasing orange-scented chocolate dessert.

Updated at: Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:45:41 GMT