Chocolate Mousse Recipe
2013-07-11Average Member Rating
(4.6 / 5)
9 people rated this recipe
- Servings : 6 to 8
- Prep Time : 5m
- Cook Time : 25m
- Ready In : 30m
Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
Calories
265Total Fat
26.3gSaturated Fat
15.9gCholesterol
112mgSodium
37mgTotal Carbohydrates
12.4gDietary Fiber
4.7gProtein
5.1gVitamin A
9%Vitamin C
0%Calcium
5%Iron
28%
This chocolate mousse recipe is creamy, delicious and surprisingly easy to make.
It was originally submitted by chef Farhad(iranchef).
I think you will love this delectable French dessert recipe.
Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 - 1 ounce squares semisweet baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup water - divided use
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream, whipped
Method
Step 1
In a microwave or double boiler, heat chocolate, 1/4 cup water and butter until the chocolate and butter are melted. Cool for 10 minutes.
Step 2
In a small heavy saucepan, whisk egg yolks, sugar and remaining water. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches 160°F (70°C), about 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 3
Remove from the heat; whisk in chocolate mixture. Set saucepan in ice and stir until cooled, about 5 to 10 minutes.
Step 4
Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into dessert dishes. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
Makes 6 to 8 servings
Note that the proper term is mousse. It’s not a chocolate mouse or a chocolate moose. A mousse is really just a fancy pudding, with more air mixed into it to make it lighter.
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You will find a slightly different chocolate mousse recipe here. Both are good.