Mousse mille gusti

Mousse mille gusti is a versatile dessert that can be prepared with different flavors depending on personal preferences or available ingredients. Basically, a mousse requires ingredients that ensure its soft and light consistency. Here I give you the recipe for a chocolate mousse, a much-loved classic, which you can then vary according to your taste.

Ingredients

• 200 g of dark chocolate
• 3 eggs
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 250 ml of whipping cream
• 1 pinch of salt

Preparation

1. Begin by melting the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave, being careful not to overheat it. Once melted, let it cool down.
2. Separate the yolks from the whites. Whisk the yolks with the sugar until you get a light and foamy mixture.
3. Gently incorporate the melted chocolate into the yolk and sugar mixture.
4. In another bowl, whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until they are firm.
5. Fold the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture, adding them a little at a time and mixing gently from the bottom up to avoid deflating them.
6. In another bowl, whip the cream until it is firm.
7. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mixture, being careful to keep the airy structure.
8. Pour the mousse into cups or a single container and cool in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours before serving.

To vary the flavors of your mousse, you can flavor it with liqueurs, spices, extracts, or by adding fresh or chopped dried fruit. If you want a more Italian version, you could enrich the mousse with a touch of espresso coffee or add a spoonful of mascarpone to the mixture for a creamier consistency.

Curiosity

Chocolate mousse is a dessert with French origins, and its name means “foam”. Its light and airy consistency is given by the careful incorporation of whipped egg whites or cream, an element that makes it a dessert appreciated all over the world.