A Fluffy Chocolate Heart sounds like a beautiful, romantic dessert that’s both light and indulgent — perfect for special occasions like Valentine’s Day or anytime you want to impress!
Here’s a simple recipe idea for a Fluffy Chocolate Heart Mousse Cake you can easily make at home.
🍫 Fluffy Chocolate Heart Mousse Cake
🍽️ Serves: 6-8
⏱️ Time: 1.5 hours (including chilling)
📝 Ingredients:
For the chocolate mousse:
- 6 oz (170g) good-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa recommended)
- 3 large eggs, separated
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the base (optional):
- 1 cup crushed cookies or brownie crumbs
- 3 tbsp melted butter
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Make the base (optional):
- Mix crushed cookies or brownie crumbs with melted butter.
- Press into the bottom of a heart-shaped springform pan or mold.
- Chill in fridge while you make the mousse.
2. Prepare the chocolate mousse:
- Melt chocolate gently over a double boiler or in the microwave (in 20-sec bursts), stir until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Whip egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar and whip to stiff, glossy peaks.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream and vanilla to soft peaks.
- Stir egg yolks into the melted chocolate quickly.
- Fold whipped cream gently into the chocolate mixture.
- Carefully fold in the egg whites in 2 batches, maintaining the fluffiness.
3. Assemble & chill:
- Pour mousse over the chilled base in the mold.
- Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
4. Decorate & serve:
- Remove from mold carefully.
- Dust with cocoa powder or powdered sugar.
- Garnish with fresh berries, edible flowers, or chocolate shavings.
💡 Tips:
- Use a heart-shaped mold or simply shape with a spatula on a plate for a rustic look.
- You can swap dark chocolate for milk chocolate if you prefer it sweeter.
- For a vegan option, try avocado-based mousse or aquafaba instead of eggs and cream.