National Chocolate Mousse Day
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Where is National Chocolate Mousse Day celebrated?
National Chocolate Mousse Day is celebrated primarily in the United States.
Who is National Chocolate Mousse Day celebrated by?
National Chocolate Mousse Day is happily celebrated by dessert chefs and chocolate lovers across western nations.
When did National Chocolate Mousse Day first start?
The first public record of a sweet delicacy named chocolate mousse appeared in 1892 in New York. It is not clear when National Chocolate Mousse Day first started.
Who started National Chocolate Mousse Day?
It is believed that the French painter Henri Toulouse-Lautrec, invented the chocolate mouse in the late 1800s. There is no information available about the creators or founders of this day.
History And Timeline
The French writer Menon, first mentioned mousse in his 1750 book 'La science du maître d’hôtel confiseur' meaning ‘the science of a master confectioner’. Let us take a look at the rise of chocolate mousse through the centuries, from the French court to the everyday American households.
The French taste Chocolate
Chocolate was brought to France by Spanish explorers in the year 1615, as a marriage gift for the 14-year-old French King Louis XIII and his bride Anne of Austria. Chocolate was initially reserved as a delicacy for the French nobility and was not accessible to the common people.
1615Chocolate Mousse Invented
It is a known fact that Chocolate Mousse was invented in France in the 19th Century. But the identity of its de facto creator remains debatable. The French painter Henri Toulouse-Lautrec created the recipe for 'chocolate mayonnaise' in the late 1800s, the closest traceable link to the invention of chocolate mousse.
1800sMiss Parloa’s American Recipe
An advertisement about classes offered by Miss Parloa on making chocolate first appeared in America in The Brooklyn Daily Eagle in 1887. The recipe was explained in the 1887 edition of the “Housekeepers Column” of the Boston globe.
1887Chocolate Mousse’s American Publicity
A food exposition held at Madison Square Garden in 1982, documented the first proper written record of the chocolate mousse in the United States.
1982Electric Mixer for Chocolate Mousse
The invention of the electric mixer in the 1930s, eased the process of making foam out of eggs and brought chocolate mousse further into the public eye as an easy homemade dessert, along with chocolate puddings.
1930Traditions And Customs
The traditional French chocolate mousse or 'mousse au chocolat' was made with two simple ingredients: chocolate and eggs. The French still prefer their chocolate mousses to be extremely light and frothy.
For this easy foamy consistency, the egg yolks are first separated from the egg whites. The egg yolks are not used in the traditional mousse recipe. Dark chocolate is usually preferred.
Liquid or powdered chocolate is mixed into the egg whites along with granulated sugar and a pinch of salt and the mixture is beaten till bubbles show up and the sugar is completely dissolved. It is then put into the refrigerator to set overnight, and is consumed the next day.
Thus, it is traditionally consumed as a cold dessert. It is a custom in France to serve all forms of mousse in a transparent glass, jar, or proper mousse cups, and eat it with a spoon.
Ways To Observe Or Celebrate National Chocolate Mousse Day
No matter which nation you’re from, if you’re a fan of all things sweet or even just chocolate, you should try celebrating National Chocolate Mousse Day, because this is a celebration that only requires eating!
You can go to a French café or confectionary, or even a French restaurant to enjoy the perfect French chocolate mousse. Take your friends and family along, and tell them the wonderful history of National Chocolate Mousse Day as you enjoy your dessert.
Or you can make one at home! There is nothing better than homemade chocolate mousse for desserts, after a wonderful dinner at home.
Along with the traditional ingredients mentioned in the earlier section, you can add egg yolks, whipped cream, and butter to the mixture to make a creamy modern-day chocolate mousse that can be enjoyed by children too.
Coffee can be added in a small proportion to enhance the chocolate flavors and various toppings such as rainbow sprinkles, chocolate shavings and fruits can be added too! You can also try this recipe with white milk chocolate.
For vegans and vegetarians, coconut milk or whipped cream serves as an excellent substitute for eggs.
Facts And Stats
- Using the hashtag #NationalChocolateMousseDay and uploading a picture of chocolate mousse is a common trend on social media accounts on this national day.
- Healthy variants of this dish are common ways to celebrate this dish on National Chocolate Mousse Day.
- Many bakeries and restaurants offer discounts on National Chocolate Mousse Day.
What is Mousse Day?
November 30, is celebrated as National Mousse Day in the United States to celebrate all types of mousse, an aerated dish that is usually served in glasses in sweet or savory flavors.
What is the history of chocolate mousse?
The chocolate mousse was invented in France in the 1800s and was initially called 'chocolate mayonnaise'.
Why do they call it chocolate mousse?
The dish is called chocolate mousse because of its main component 'mousse' meaning 'foam' in French, which aptly describes the dish’s frothy and light texture along with its other flavorsome component, chocolate.
Can you make chocolate mousse ahead of time?
A proper chocolate mousse takes between 3-12 hours to set in the refrigerator and must be prepared ahead of time.
What's the difference between chocolate mousse and cake?
All cakes use flour as the main ingredient and are baked. On the other hand, mousses use egg whites and whipped cream as the main ingredient and are rarely baked. These major differences make the chocolate mouse a much lighter and frothier dessert than a cake.
What culture is chocolate mousse from?
Chocolate mousse belongs distinctively to French culture but has become a common delicacy in other European countries and the United States too. It is now enjoyed by dessert lovers across the world.
When Is This Day Celebrated
- Friday, April 03, 2020
- Saturday, April 03, 2021
- Sunday, April 03, 2022
- Monday, April 03, 2023
- Wednesday, April 03, 2024
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