While in Paris, we stumbled upon Chocolaterie Du Bac—and their chocolate mousse might just be the best we’ve ever had. In ...

Most importantly, a good chocolate mousse has a complicated, bittersweet flavor profile that's undeniably rich. To pull that ...

Dark Chocolate – Use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa for the best flavor. You can adjust the amount of chocolate depending on your desired sweetness and texture.

Swap options: If you prefer desserts that are only mildly sweet, use up to 85% dark chocolate. If using a chocolate that's less than 70% cacao, don't add the maple syrup to begin with; taste after ...

3. Place chocolate, salt, 2 tablespoons sugar and ½ teaspoon vanilla in a heatproof mixing bowl. Slowly pour hot milk over the chocolate; let stand for 1 minute.

If you are a chocolate lover, crafting truffles is easy. Melt dark chocolate with coconut milk for a rich taste without ...

Other types of dark chocolate will also work in this recipe. Note 2: Whipping a 1/4 cup of whipping cream will yield enough whipped cream to top each mousse with a small dollop of it.

Dominique Ansel's chocolate mousse is great for Valentine's Day — but also for any day, he says. "The beauty of this recipe is in its simplicity — it can be made for special occasions or as a ...