April 3rd Chocolate Mousse Day recognizes by People. One of the decadent desserts is gained popularity in France in the 1800s. France is where to begin. The words mousse and chocolate are derived from the French language. In French, the word Mousse means ‘foam’. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle in 1887 included classes on how to make chocolate mousse offered by a Miss Parloa, In the United States.
Chocolate Mousse is a dish that speaks of deep richness, a thick creamy substance comprised of that most decadent of flavors, chocolate. Mousse is prepared by beating eggs or cream or both to a frothy, airy consistency and then folding the ingredients together to create a light, creamy delight. Mousse can be either savory or sweet, for this day we will focus on that all time favorite, chocolate.
French Chocolate Mousse Recipe
There are many recipes for a chocolate mousse, all of them introducing different combinations of flavorings and toppings, all in the attempt to produce the perfect mousse flavor and consistency. The first step of creating the perfect chocolate mousse is of course utilizing the best possible chocolate available to you.
