Chocolate Mousse

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Hubby claims he’s not a big dessert guy. Or a big chocolate guy. I have a hard time believing that because no matter what I bake, he always wants a bite. But even after everything I’ve made, this chocolate mousse is one of his favorites of all time. We literally have to hide the bowl so there is enough to share with others.

Hubby’s mom makes this for every holiday that we’re home. I’ve never tried to make this, but she gave me the recipe and permission to post it on here (thanks N!)

This mousse is best the day it’s made. If you need to make it in advance, be sure to give it a good stir prior to serving.

Chocolate Mousse

Yield: ~20 servings

Ingredients:

6 eggs, at room temp, washed with soap and water, 5 separated, 1 slightly beaten
1 pint heavy cream
1/2 lb chocolate
1/3 c powdered sugar

Directions:

Using the whisk attachment on a stand mixer, beat the 5 egg whites until stiff. In a separate bowl, whip cream with powdered sugar.

In a small saucepan, melt the chocolate. Add the beaten egg and mix together. Beat in the egg yolks of the 5 separated eggs. Mix chocolate mixture together with whipped cream. Carefully fold in the egg whites. Refrigerate 2-3 hours.

Note, if using white chocolate, it needs to be melted with some liquor, milk, or cream.

Recipe from Hubby's mom

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4 comments »

8 Responses to “That’s FIERCE”

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slush — March 4, 2008 at 2:31 am

Very, very cool looking cupcakes. Incredibly artsy. I love the flavor combos too. I will give them a go.
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CB — March 4, 2008 at 4:26 am

Very Mo-Dern cupcakes! Love me some chocolate art! Those are definitely fierce. Thanks for entering! Hope you had fun!
-Clara
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Jaime — March 4, 2008 at 4:53 am

very cool!
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Cara — March 4, 2008 at 2:11 pm

Very nice, Jen!
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Amy — March 4, 2008 at 2:12 pm

Wow! Chocolate with some heat! That sounds awesome 🙂
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PheMom — March 6, 2008 at 1:18 am

Hi again! So, I think with the vanilla in this, minus the chocolate and the almond this might work well for preemie’s first birthday cake. Thanks for the help!
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Mary — March 6, 2008 at 1:43 am

What a cool blend of flavors! It’s totally DIVA! And I love the chocolate swoop too!
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kendrita — July 18, 2008 at 4:11 am

Sounds awesome! Are the PB cups used in the recipe dairy-free? Are there PB cups dairy-free that exist?