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Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients

  • 6 egg yolks
  • 7-8 tbsp sugar (you can also use honey as a healthier option)
  • 2 cups mascarpone cheese (500 grams or about 18 oz)
  • 5-6 tbsp cocoa powder (from Ghana or organic)
  • 1 tbsp lemon or orange juice

Instructions

  1. Using a hand mixer with a whisk, beat the egg yolks with sugar until fluffy.

    beaten egg yolks

  2. Add lemon or orange juice and beat for another minute or so.

  3. Add half the portion of the mascarpone and continue beating the mixture until well combined and creamy.

    Adding mascarpone

  4. Add the remaining portion of the mascarpone cheese and continue beating until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

  5. Using a spoon, slowly add the cocoa powder as you continue mixing the creamy mixture.

    Adding cocoa powder

  6. Beat the mousse for another 3-5 minutes, until you obtain a stiff and creamy consistency.

    mixing in cocoa powder