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    Home » Recipes » German Dessert Recipes

    German Chocolate Mousse

    Published: Mar 1, 2018 · Modified: Mar 8, 2022 by Angela Schofield · Leave a Comment

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    German Chocolate Mousse Recipe

    Are you in the mood for an indulging dessert? Then this German chocolate mousse is an excellent choice. This is a foolproof recipe if you use a high-quality dark chocolate with 70 – 85% cocoa.

    german chocolate mousse from scratch

    How is Chocolate called in German?

    Chocolate is called "Schokolade".

    How to pronounce "Schokolade"?

    Listen to this audio file to hear how to say "Schokolade".

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    Authentic German Chocolate Mousse Recipe

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    German Chocolate Mousse Recipe

    German Chocolate Mousse

    Angela Schofield
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Chill 2 hrs
    Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins
    Course Desserts
    Cuisine German
    Servings 4 - 8 Portions

    Ingredients
      

    • 5 egg yolks
    • ½ cup powdered sugar
    • 5 oz. dark chocolate 70–85% cacao i.e. Lindt
    • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
    • 1 pinch of salt

    Instructions
     

    • Beat the heavy whipping cream until it forms stiff peaks.
    • Beat eggs with sugar until fluffy and creamy.
    • Temper the chocolate and mix gradually into the egg mixture.
    • Fold in heavy whipping cream and chill for at least 2 hours in the fridge.

    Nutrition

    Yield: 1grams
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