The fabulous destiny of chocolate mousse, France’s favorite dessert | M6 | 66 minutes

Who would have bet a dime that one day chocolate mousse, once the dessert of the little people”, would reach the stars in 2015 and be crowned the French people’s favorite dessert, far ahead of chocolate fondant and tiramisu? Not many. However, over recent years, maestros of the cocoa bean have been fighting to establish its iconic status with a plethora of recipes: creamy, crunchy or “authentic”, but always delicious. In Paris the famous Chapon boutique chain was quick to open a “chocolate mousse bar”, offering no less than six varieties of cocoa. And it’s a hit! But, according to all the experts in the sector, the most authentic mousse is to be savored at a welcoming Parisian bistro, “Le Clou de la Fourchette”. Using no milk or cream, lightened with a touch of beaten egg white, its subtle aromas of roasted dried fruits send shivers down the spine of those who flock to the doors. Why does this almost mythical mousse attract so many followers? What alchemist is behind this gold producing work of art? And has chocolate mousse become the cash machine for restaurants and bistros? A report on the new lease of life for the chocolate mousse?”