Easy Chocolate Mousse
Yield
8 servingsPrep
10 minCook
20 minReady
10 minTrans-fat Free, Low Sodium
Ingredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
2 | ounces |
semi-sweet chocolate
semisweet, chopped coarsely, null |
* |
1 | ounces |
unsweetened chocolate
unsweetened, chopped coarsely |
|
3 | tablespoons |
brandy
dark rum or strong coffee |
|
2 | large |
eggs
|
|
⅓ | cup |
sugar
|
|
⅛ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
⅔ | cup |
heavy whipping cream
|
Ingredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
57.8 | ml/g |
semi-sweet chocolate
semisweet, chopped coarsely, null |
* |
28.9 | ml/g |
unsweetened chocolate
unsweetened, chopped coarsely |
|
45 | ml |
brandy
dark rum or strong coffee |
|
2 | large |
eggs
|
|
79 | ml |
sugar
|
|
0.6 | ml |
salt
|
|
158 | ml |
heavy whipping cream
|
Directions
A light mousse; the blender method (recipe follows) makes a darker, denser mousse. Whipped cream for garnish (optional)
In small heavy suacepan over low heat, melt chocolates with the brandy.
Stir until smooth; set aside. In a small bowl, beat eggs, sugar and salt until fluffy.
Add cream; beat until mixture mounds slightly.
Beat in chocolate mixture until well blended. Spoon into serving bowl, 4 glasses or dessert dishes.
Chill. Garnish with whipped cream or serve with fresh berries if desired.
Blender method: In blender whirl eggs, sugar and salt 45 seconds or until frothy.
Add cream; blend 10 seconds. Add chocolate mixture; blend until smooth.
Proceed as above.