April 2026 · Desserts
Dark Chocolate Mousse Cups
with Sea Salt & Berries
Decadent. Make-ahead friendly.
Tall, glossy mousse with whipped cream, fresh berries, and a flake of sea salt.
Prep Time
25 min + 4 hrs chill
Serves
6
Style
Plated · Mini Verrines
Perfect For
Weddings, Plated Dinners
- 1
Melt chocolate and butter in a bowl over simmering water; let cool slightly.
- 2
Whisk in egg yolks one at a time.
- 3
Beat egg whites with sugar and salt to medium peaks.
- 4
Fold whipped cream into chocolate, then fold in egg whites in two additions.
- 5
Pipe into glasses; chill at least 4 hours. Top with berries, cream, and flaky salt.
From Chef JC
“A tablespoon of espresso powder in the chocolate amplifies the cocoa without making it taste like coffee.”
Chef JC Loggins
Tawny Port
Caramel notes love bittersweet chocolate.
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