Chocolate Mousse: Mousse au Chocolat
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 8 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 8 servings
- Calories
- 382
- Total Fat
- 30
- Saturated Fat
- 18
- Carbohydrates
- 26
- Dietary Fiber
- 2
- Sugar
- 23
- Protein
- 4
- Cholesterol
- 136
- Sodium
- 45
Ingredients
8 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 large eggs,* separated
1/4 cup super fine sugar
1 1/4 cups cold heavy cream
1/4 cup Grand Marnier
Small chocolate shavings or chocolate nibs, for garnish
Directions
- In the top of a double boiler or in a bowl set over a pot of hot water, melt the chocolate and butter, stirring. Remove from the heat and beat with a heavy wooden spoon until smooth. Return to the heat and 1 at a time, add the yolks, beating well after the addition of each. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large bowl.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks start to form. Add 2 tablespoons of the sugar and beat until stiff.
- In a third bowl, beat the cream until it becomes frothy. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and the Grand Marnier and continue beating until it holds soft peaks.
- Fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture until no white speaks appear. Gradually fold in the whipped cream, reserving about 1/2 cup for garnish.
- Transfer to a large decorative silver or glass bowl and refrigerate until well chilled.
- To serve, spoon the reserved whipped cream on top and garnish with chocolate shavings.