High-Rise Layered Chocolate Mousse Parfait with Whipped Cream

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A decadent dessert with tall layers of rich chocolate mousse and airy whipped cream, creating a visually stunning and indulgent treat. This French high-protein recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs dark chocolate, heavy cream, and granulated sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 Serves 4 French cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Melt 6 oz chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tbsp granulated sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  3. Step 3: In a separate clean bowl, beat 3 large egg whites with 1/8 tsp salt until stiff peaks form.
  4. Step 4: Fold a third of the whipped cream into the melted chocolate to lighten it, then gently fold in the remaining whipped cream and egg whites until fully combined and smooth.
  5. Step 5: In another bowl, whip the remaining 1 cup heavy cream to soft peaks for the whipped cream topping.
  6. Step 6: Layer the chocolate mousse and whipped cream alternately in tall glasses, starting and ending with mousse to create a high layered effect.
  7. Step 7: Chill parfaits for at least 3 hours. Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder for a finishing touch.

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