Here’s a delicious chocolate mousse trifle recipe for you to try:
### Chocolate Mousse Trifle
#### Ingredients
**For the Chocolate Mousse:**
– 6 oz (170g) semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
– 3 tablespoons water
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 3 large eggs, separated
– 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
– 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
**For the Whipped Cream:**
– 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
– 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
**For the Assembly:**
– 1 store-bought or homemade chocolate cake (or brownies), cut into cubes
– 1/2 cup (120ml) brewed coffee or coffee liqueur (optional)
– Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder, for garnish
#### Instructions
**For the Chocolate Mousse:**
1. In a heatproof bowl, melt the chocolate and water over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler method). Stir until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let cool slightly.
2. In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks until thick and pale. Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg yolks, stirring constantly.
3. In another bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
4. Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture until no streaks remain.
5. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture. Set aside.
**For the Whipped Cream:**
1. In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
**To Assemble the Trifle:**
1. In a large trifle bowl or individual serving glasses, layer the chocolate cake cubes.
2. If using, drizzle the brewed coffee or coffee liqueur over the cake cubes.
3. Spoon a layer of chocolate mousse over the cake cubes.
4. Add a layer of whipped cream over the mousse.
5. Repeat the layers until the trifle bowl or serving glasses are filled, ending with a layer of whipped cream.
6. Garnish with chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Enjoy your decadent chocolate mousse trifle!
