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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7 Responses to “White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Bars”

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Barefoot Belle — March 23, 2010 at 12:21 pm

Mmmm. These look so good, and easy! Thanks for sharing.
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yumventures — March 23, 2010 at 12:59 pm

I adore white chocolate and macadamia nuts!!! These look great, even better than the traditional cookie 🙂
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Sara — March 23, 2010 at 3:43 pm

I’m loving this “bar” week! These look great. I love white chocolate and macadamia nuts!
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oneordinaryday — March 23, 2010 at 9:44 pm

Sounds great. I’ve actually got a jar of macadamia nuts in the pantry too!
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Kelly — March 24, 2010 at 12:39 am

Those definitely sound great. I love white chocolate for a change sometimes. Can’t wait to see what else bars week has in store!
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Valen — March 24, 2010 at 3:31 pm

I love, love, love white chocolate and these look great!
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Kevin — April 9, 2010 at 1:39 am

This is my favorite flavour combo for cookies and it would be amazing in bar form as well!