Stewart's Velvet Chocolate Mousse

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A decadent, smooth chocolate mousse inspired by 10cc's Eric Stewart, featuring double cream and a hint of orange for elegance. This recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers Dark chocolate, Heavy cream, Egg yolks 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 310 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: 15 min Serves 4 Desserts cuisine 310 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Melt 4 oz finely chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a simmering pot of water, stirring until smooth and glossy (do not let water boil).
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, beat 3 egg yolks with 2 tbsp sugar until pale and thickened (about 3 minutes with an electric mixer).
  3. Step 3: Gradually pour the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture while whisking constantly, then fold in 1 tsp orange zest and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract.
  4. Step 4: Whip 1 cup heavy cream in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form, then gently fold into the chocolate mixture until fully incorporated.
  5. Step 5: Divide the mousse into 4 dessert glasses, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) until set and firm to the touch.

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