Black Forest Mousse Cups
50% authentic · German-inspired
A modern, lighter interpretation of Black Forest flavors, presented as individual mousse cups with a hint of chocolate and cherry.
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Ingredients
- Dark chocolate (70% cocoa)150g
- Eggs3 large, separated
- Granulated sugar50g
- Heavy cream200ml
- Kirschwasser (optional)2 tbsp
- Sour cherries (canned or jarred, drained)150g
- Cherry liqueur or syrup2 tbsp
- Chocolate shavings or curls20g
- Water1 tbsp
Steps
- 1
Melt dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Let cool slightly.
- 2
In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks with half the sugar until pale. Gradually whisk in the melted chocolate.
- 3
Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. If using, stir in Kirschwasser. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture.
- 4
In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar and continue beating until glossy.
- 5
Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture in two additions until just combined.
- 6
Spoon the mousse into 6 individual serving cups or ramekins. Chill for at least 2 hours, or until set.
- 7
Meanwhile, gently warm the drained cherries with cherry liqueur or syrup and 1 tbsp water. Let cool.
- 8
Top the set mousse with the cherry mixture and garnish with chocolate shavings.
