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Nutritional Values
450kcal
7gProtein
35gCarbs
32gFat
3gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥛 Dairy
🥚 Eggs
Chocolate Mousse
How to order / say it
Say it
Chocolademousse — [SHO-coh-LAH-deh-moos]
Order
I'd like the chocolate mousse, please.
Locally
Ik wil graag de chocolademousse, alstublieft.
Say locally
A rich, airy dessert made from Belgian chocolate.
Why try it?
Bruges is known for its high-quality chocolate, making this dessert a perfect way to experience the local expertise in chocolate crafting. It's a celebration of Bruges' mastery in creating decadent sweets.
How it tastes
The mousse is velvety smooth with an intense chocolate flavor, balanced by a light sweetness and a rich cocoa aroma, providing an indulgent experience for chocolate lovers.
Origin & History — first documented: 1920
Chocolate mousse became popular in Belgium in the early 20th century, leveraging the country's rich chocolate-making heritage. Bruges, being a chocolate capital, embraced this dessert, showcasing their refined techniques.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🍯 200 g dark Belgian chocolate
- 🥛 250 ml heavy cream
- 🥚 3 egg yolks
- 🍯 50 g sugar
- 🧂 1 tsp vanilla extract
Method
- 1 Melt chocolate over a water bath; cool slightly.
- 2 Beat egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick.
- 3 Whip cream until soft peaks form; fold vanilla.
- 4 Gently fold chocolate into yolk mixture, then fold in cream.
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