chocolate mousse
Definition
- Noun:
- A rich, airy dessert: "chocolate mousse" is a light, creamy, and cold dessert. Its texture is fluffy and smooth because air is whipped into it. The primary flavoring ingredient is chocolate.
Usage
- "Chocolate mousse" is an uncountable noun when referring to the food substance in general (e.g., ). It can be countable when referring to individual servings (e.g., ).
- It is typically served chilled in a cup, glass, or bowl, often as the final course of a meal.
Examples
- For dessert, the chef prepared a classic chocolate mousse.
- This recipe for chocolate mousse requires only three ingredients: chocolate, eggs, and cream.
- Would you like a chocolate mousse or the fruit tart?
Advanced Usage
- "To set like a chocolate mousse": Used metaphorically to describe a mixture achieving the perfect light, firm-yet-airy consistency.
- Beat the egg whites until they set like a chocolate mousse.
Variants and Related Words
- Mousse (n): The general category for this type of dessert, which can also be savory or made with other flavors like fruit.
- salmon mousse, strawberry mousse
- Chocolate pot (n): A similar, denser chocolate dessert, sometimes confused with mousse.
Synonyms
- Chocolate dessert: A general term for any sweet dish featuring chocolate.
- Mousse au chocolat: The French term for the same dish.
Related Phrases
- To whip a mousse: The action of making the dessert by incorporating air.
- The key is to whip the mousse just enough so it holds its shape.
Related Idioms
Noun
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dessert mousse made with chocolate
