Mousse

Mousse
Chocolate mousse garnished with ground cinnamon
CourseDessert
Place of originFrance
Main ingredientsWhipped egg whites or whipped cream, chocolate or puréed fruit
VariationsChocolate, vanilla, strawberry, choco vanilla, etc.

A mousse (/ˈms/, French: [mus]; lit.'foam') is a soft prepared food that incorporates air bubbles to give it a light and airy texture. Depending on preparation techniques, it can range from light and fluffy to creamy and thick. A mousse may be sweet or savory.