Chocolate Mousse Cake Filling
A rich and creamy chocolate mousse filling perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and trifles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (dark or semi-sweet)
- 3 large eggs (separated)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat 1/2 cup of the heavy cream in a saucepan until just simmering. Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips, stirring until melted and smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
- Beat the egg whites in a separate bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Whip the remaining heavy cream in another bowl until soft peaks form.
- Stir the egg yolks into the cooled chocolate mixture along with the vanilla and a pinch of salt.
- Fold in the whipped cream gently, then fold in the beaten egg whites until fully combined.
- Use this filling in cakes, cupcakes, or trifles as desired.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Assemble desserts just before serving for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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