Chocolate Mousse Flan

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Servings: 1 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rich, layered chocolate dessert with a crisp crust and airy mousse filling
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Chocolate Mousse Flan

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 218.4

Description

This decadent Chocolate Mousse Flan is the ultimate showstopper for dinner parties or special celebrations. The recipe features a delicate chocolate-sugar pastry shell that provides a crisp, buttery contrast to the light, airy mousse filling. Made with high-quality chocolate and whipped cream, the filling delivers a deep, velvety cocoa flavor that melts in your mouth. The texture is incredibly smooth, offering a luxurious mouthfeel that is both satisfying and elegant. While it requires a bit of chilling time to set properly, the assembly is straightforward for any home baker. Serve it chilled for the best texture, garnished with grated chocolate for a beautiful presentation. It is a sophisticated treat that feels homemade yet restaurant-quality, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a moment of indulgence.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven and prepare a 9 1/2-inch flan pan with a removable bottom.
  2. For the pastry, combine the all-purpose flour, icing sugar, and one square of melted chocolate in a bowl.
  3. Cut in the softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, then press firmly into the flan pan to form the crust.
  4. Bake the pastry shell until golden and crisp, then allow it to cool completely.
  5. For the mousse, bring the whipping cream to a boil in a saucepan.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate squares and butter until completely melted and smooth.
  7. Beat the eggs with sugar until pale and thick, then gently fold into the chocolate mixture.
  8. Pour the mousse filling into the cooled pastry shell.
  9. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight until the mousse is firmly set.
  10. Before serving, garnish with coarsely grated chocolate squares for decoration.
  11. Serve chilled, ensuring the dessert remains cool to maintain its texture.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 218.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.6g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1.2mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 45.6g16%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g7%
Sugars 0.2g
Protein 6.0g12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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