Easy Chocolate Mousse

Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello

Show: Easy Entertaining with Michael ChiarelloEpisode: Happy Trails Birthday Party

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (10)

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Prep Time:
15 min
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Yield:
8 to 10 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
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Total:: 15 min

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Ingredients

13 ounces bitter or semisweet chocolate
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large egg yolks
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons superfine sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a microwave safe bowl, combine the chopped chocolate and the butter. Heat in the microwave until melted, about 35 seconds depending on your microwave, and stir to melt completely. Whisk in the egg yolks and set aside to cool.

Pour the cream into a chilled bowl of a mixer and beat on medium speed until it starts to thicken. Add the sugar and vanilla and whisk until the cream starts to form stiff peaks. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture. Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to serve.

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recipe Easy Chocolate Mousse
carie wheeling, WV 04-17-2009
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GLAD I TRIED IT!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I wasn't so sure about making this recipe after reading some of the reviws, but I am so glad I tried it!I followed the... diections to the letter (something I rarely do) and it was awesome.I created a cheesecake type dessert.I first made cheesecake in a 13 by 9 pan then topped it with melted chocolate and cream mixed,then put the chocolate mousse on that then home made whipped cream Yummy!Read more
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Joanna Aurora, CO 02-08-2009
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Not chocolate mousse - chocolate clump!
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I've tried this twice, convinced I did something wrong the first time. Not so. The yolk (even when allowing the chocolate... to cool first), when added to the chocolate, turns it into a thick glob of chocolate. The result is delicious, but definitely clumpy and not smooth, chocolate glob. For a much better mousse recipe, try Wolfgang Puck's. Smooth as silk.Read more
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Karen fairfield, CT 01-20-2009
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The Best Chocolate Mousse!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I dont know how some previous reviews said this was awfull, i have made this recipe at least 5 times in the past year, and... everytime, it came out terrific, i use white chocolate chips, for white chocolate mousse, and semi sweet chocolate chips for the chocolate mousse, it has come out perfect every time!! thank you Michael Chiarello!!Read more
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Jo Ann Nashville, TN 01-08-2009
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Easy Chocolate Mousse
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I couldn't wait to try this recipe after seeing Michael's show. Before I invest my time and effort into any recipe, I think... about who is going to be eating the dish. For me, I don't care for dark chocolate so I decided to use bittersweet but at the same time I didn't think 2 Tablespoons of sugar would be sweet enough for my taste so I added 4 Tablespoons. I used the microwave to melt the chocolate which worked great. You do have to be careful not to overzap in the microwave. The last time I used the double boiler method I got in a hurry and got moisture into the bowl which caused the mixture to seize so I guess the message is, watch carefully and timely with either method. If I had been preparing the mousse for my husband, dark chocolate would have been preferred. I think it is a must to analize any recipe and adjust to one's own personal preference. I often make substitutions when I know someone who will be dining at my table doesn't care for a spice or ingredient. All our taste are different so make adjustments as necessary. I personally do not care for cilantro so when I see cilantro as an ingredient in a recipe I substitute half the amount with parsley. Cooking is easier than one would expect, one just has to learn to make small adjustments for personal taste.Read more
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Anonymous 08-29-2008
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BAD recipe
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

Something is seriously wrong with the amounts called for in the ingredients. This is the WORST supposed to be mousse there... is. You basically end up with a really expensive yet crappy chocolate pudding.Read more
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null null, null 08-10-2008
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great taste
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

i love it every seen mylyshia freeport