Pastries & desserts

Mousse au chocolat

A chilled chocolate dessert with a light, aerated texture.

Say it: mooss oh shoh-koh-LAH (approximate English pronunciation)

Chocolate mousse combines the flavor of chocolate with an airy structure created by whipped ingredients. Recipes use eggs, cream or a combination, producing different levels of richness and firmness. A bistro may serve it in a bowl, glass or individual pot. The chocolate choice affects sweetness, so read the description for dark, milk or flavored versions.