Chocolate Mousse

suzanne-mcminn

Based on the great Julia Child’s recipe.

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Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6-8

Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: few minutes melting the chocolate

Ingredients

STEP ONE:
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
4 T prepared coffee
1 ½ sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter

STEP TWO:
¾ cup sugar
4 egg yolks
¼ cup orange juice, orange liqueur, or dark rum

STEP THREE:
4 egg whites
pinch of salt
1 T sugar

STEP FOUR:
whipped cream or creme anglaise

Directions

STEP ONE: Melt chocolate in a small pot with the coffee. Remove from heat and add butter, stirring to melt.

STEP TWO: Beat egg yolks and sugar. Beat in the juice, liqueur, or rum. Set mixing bowl over hot water and beat until foamy. Set bowl over cold water and beat 3-4 minutes until it cools and thickens. Beat in the chocolate mixture.

STEP THREE: Beat egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. Sprinkle on the sugar. Beat until stiff peaks form. Fold the egg whites into mousse mixture.

STEP FOUR: Divide into serving dishes or leave it one large dish–then chill at least two hours or overnight. Top with whipped cream or a creme anglaise sauce.

Categories: Desserts, Entertaining, Gourmet, Other Desserts

Submitted by: suzanne-mcminn on March 26, 2014