A heavenly dessert for chocolate lovers
This dark chocolate mousse with sea salt combines intense cocoa flavours with a creamy, airy texture and a hint of fine saltiness. A true flavour experience that is perfectly rounded off with the right wine pairing. Find out here which wines go particularly well with chocolate mousse!
Which wines go best with dark chocolate mousse?
Dark chocolate has a high cocoa content, which brings with it intense bitter notes and a complex flavour. This depth can be perfectly complemented by strong, fruity or sweet wines. A well-balanced wine should harmonise the sweetness and bitterness of the mousse without masking them. A fine tannin structure can also combine wonderfully with the creamy consistency.
Wine recommendations
1. ruby port wine
- Why? The fruity notes of ripe cherries and plums and the fine spiciness of this young port wine go perfectly with dark chocolate.
- Recommended region: Douro, Portugal
2. banyuls (sweet red wine)
- Why? A mature Banyuls brings with it flavours of cocoa, dried fruit and spices, which combine perfectly with the intense chocolate notes of the mousse.
- Recommended region: Roussillon, France
3. zinfandel (strong & spicy)
- Why? The spicy fruitiness and soft tannins of a high-quality Zinfandel create an exciting contrast to the chocolate mousse and emphasise its flavour.
- Recommended region: California, USA
The recipe
Dark chocolate mousse with sea salt
Airy dark chocolate mousse with a pinch of sea salt – the perfect dessert for connoisseurs. The combination of creamy texture, intense chocolate and fine saltiness harmonizes particularly well with the matching wines.
Cooking utensils
- 1 Water bath (melting bowl)
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Whisk or hand mixer
- 1 Small dessert glasses or bowls
Ingredients
- 150 g Dark chocolate (at least 70 % cocoa content)
- 2 Eggs
- 2 EL Sugar
- 1 Pinch Sea salt
Preparation
- Melt the chocolate: Carefully melt the dark chocolate over a bain-marie and leave to cool slightly.
- Separate the eggs & beat the sugar: Beat the egg yolks with the sugar until frothy. Beat the egg whites separately until stiff.
- Whip the cream: Whip the cream until stiff and season with a pinch of sea salt.
- Mix the mousse: Slowly stir the melted chocolate into the egg yolk and sugar mixture, then carefully fold in the cream and egg whites.
- Chill: Pour the mousse into small dessert glasses and leave to set in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- Serve: Sprinkle with another pinch of sea salt before serving.
Recommended side dishes
- Fresh berries (raspberries, blackberries, currants)
- Caramelized hazelnuts or almonds
- Crispy biscotti or cantuccini
Nutritional values per portion
Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 30g
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