Decadent Dark Chocolate Mousse Recipe, Indulge in Silky Perfection

Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Let it cool slightly.

In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar and vanilla extract until pale and thick.

Add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg yolk mixture and stir until combined.

In another bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.

Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture in three additions.

In a different bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold it into the chocolate mixture until no white streaks remain.

Divide the mousse into serving glasses and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set.

Garnish with chocolate shavings before serving.