Screeded Concrete-Inspired Layered Chocolate Mousse Parfait

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A smooth, layered chocolate mousse dessert with contrasting textures, echoing the smooth and structured finish of screeded concrete surfaces. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers dark chocolate (70% cocoa), heavy cream, granulated sugar 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 350 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: 20 min Serves 4 French cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 6 oz chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Heat 1 cup heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until just simmering, then pour over chocolate. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth and glossy. Set aside to cool.
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, beat 3 large egg whites with 3 tbsp granulated sugar using a hand mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
  3. Step 3: In another bowl, whip the remaining 1 cup heavy cream with 1 tsp vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  4. Step 4: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture until combined.
  5. Step 5: Carefully fold in the egg whites in 3 additions, maintaining as much air as possible for a light mousse.
  6. Step 6: Spoon half of the mousse into 4 serving glasses, smooth the surface, then add another layer of mousse on top.
  7. Step 7: Chill the parfaits in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours to set.
  8. Step 8: Before serving, dust with 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder and garnish with fresh raspberries.

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