Chocolate Bar-Inspired Layered Chocolate Mousse

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A luscious multi-layered chocolate mousse dessert with dark and milk chocolate, inspired by the Chocolate Bar in Jacksonville. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, layers dark chocolate (70% cocoa), milk chocolate, heavy cream into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 French cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Chop 6 oz dark chocolate and 4 oz milk chocolate separately and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 cup heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer, then pour over the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir gently until smooth. Stir in 1 tbsp unsalted butter until melted and glossy. Let cool to room temperature.
  3. Step 3: In another bowl, heat the remaining 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tbsp granulated sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until simmering. Pour over the milk chocolate and stir until smooth. Let cool.
  4. Step 4: Using an electric mixer, whip 3 large egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  5. Step 5: Fold half of the whipped egg whites gently into the dark chocolate mixture until combined.
  6. Step 6: Spoon the dark chocolate mousse evenly into 4 serving glasses or bowls.
  7. Step 7: Fold the remaining whipped egg whites into the milk chocolate mixture gently.
  8. Step 8: Carefully layer the milk chocolate mousse over the dark chocolate layer in the glasses.
  9. Step 9: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
  10. Step 10: Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder using a fine sieve.

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