Chocolate Mousse

From Food Network Kitchens

Show: How To Boil WaterEpisode: Simply Chocolate

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RECIPE
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Prep Time:
35 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 35 min
Inactive Prep: 2 hr 0 min
Cook: --
Total:: 2 hr 35 min

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Ingredients

1 cup cold heavy cream
6 ounces semisweet chocolate
1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder
2 tablespoons dark rum (or liqueur of choice), or 1 tablespoon water
1 large egg
2 large egg yolks
Pinch salt
1/3 cup sugar
Serving Suggestions: Cookies

Directions

In a cold non-reactive bowl, whip the cream to soft peaks. Set aside.

Fill a saucepan about a third of the way with water, then bring to a simmer.

Chop the chocolate with a cook's knife. Put the chocolate in a medium-large heatproof bowl, and place over the water. Stir the chocolate occasionally until melted and smooth. Set the chocolate aside. Keep the pot of water hot, but not boiling.

In a small bowl, stir the espresso powder into the rum or water, to dissolve.

Put the egg, yolks, and pinch of salt in heatproof bowl. With a hand-held electric mixer whip the eggs until light, about 1 minute. Slowly add the sugar to the eggs, while continuing to beat. Add the rum mixture.

Set the bowl of eggs over the simmering water, increase the heat to bring the water to a rapid simmer. Whisk the egg mixture constantly over the heat, until pale yellow, very fluffy, and hot to the touch, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and whip until cool and thick, and the mixture folds over on itself or "holds a ribbon".

Whisk about a quarter of the egg foam into the chocolate to lighten. With the whisk, briskly fold in the remaining foam, (the mixture may get very thick). Whisk in the whipped cream, taking care to keep the mixture light. Pour the chocolate mixture into 4 to 6 serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Serve with cookies, if desired.

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Jessica Madison, GA 06-26-2009
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Fabulous! Must Try!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Easy to follow and understand. Absolutely wonderful!
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Anonymous 05-06-2008
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Loved this!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This mousse is delicious!! I felt like there were a lot of steps in the recipe, and I defintely dirtied a lot of dishes... making it, but it was worth the effort! Even though I scalded the chocolate, it still came out absolutely delicious, and best of all, I already had all of the ingredients in my fridge! This is a must try!!!!Read more
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Anonymous 12-22-2007
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Finest Mousse
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this for my family several times and they all love it. I am not a big fan of a mousse that is just cream and... chocolate. The egg really gives the mousse a restaurant texture and flavor. It tastes so rich and creamy!Read more
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Anonymous 12-28-2006
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easy and tasty
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was very good! I used it to top off a chocolate cake and got many compliments!
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koy vallejo, CA 06-15-2006
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NOT
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I'm pretty good at following intructions and I did exactly like the recipe said but it came out horrible and the difficulty... is said to be easy but I think it should medium. I've tried a lot of recipes from food network and this is the first that didn't come out good...:(Read more
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Sara sylvania, OH 01-27-2006
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Excellant!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe was so chocolatey, and rich, but hit the spot. Just be sure to melt the chocolate ALL the way...oops!