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April 2026 · Desserts
Dark Chocolate Mousse Cups
with Sea Salt & Berries
Decadent. Make-ahead friendly.
Prep Time
25 min + 4 hrs chill
Serves
6
Style
Plated · Mini Verrines
Perfect For
Weddings, Plated Dinners
Ingredients
- 8 oz dark chocolate (70%), chopped
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
- Pinch of salt
- Fresh berries & whipped cream, to top
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- 01.Melt chocolate and butter in a bowl over simmering water; let cool slightly.
- 02.Whisk in egg yolks one at a time.
- 03.Beat egg whites with sugar and salt to medium peaks.
- 04.Fold whipped cream into chocolate, then fold in egg whites in two additions.
- 05.Pipe into glasses; chill at least 4 hours. Top with berries, cream, and flaky salt.
From Chef JC
“A tablespoon of espresso powder in the chocolate amplifies the cocoa without making it taste like coffee.”
Perfect Pairings
- 🍷 Tawny PortCaramel notes love bittersweet chocolate.