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Chocolate Mousse

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This International dessert features Semisweet chocolate chips, Strong coffee, Yolks, Sugar, Orange liqueur. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1
Calories: 505.4
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This International dessert features Semisweet chocolate chips, Strong coffee, Yolks, Sugar, Orange liqueur. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
  • 4 tablespoon Strong coffee
  • 4 Egg Yolks
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Orange liqueur
  • 1 1/2 Sticks Softened unsalted
Directions
  1. 1
    Butter (not margarine) 4 Egg whites, room temperature pn Salt 2 tb Sugar
  2. 2
    Combine chocolate and coffee in double boiler over almost-simmering water.
  3. 3
    Stir till chocolate begins to melt, then go to next step.
  4. 4
    Beat egg yolks while gradually adding sugar.
  5. 5
    Beat 2 or 3 minutes till mixture is thick, pale, and forms a slowly dissolving ribbon when beater is lifted.
  6. 6
    Beat in the liqueur.
  7. 7
    Set mixing bowl in a pan of almost-simmering water.
  8. 8
    Beat at moderate speed till warm and foamy.
  9. 9
    Remove from heat and beat till cool.
  10. 10
    Stir chocolate till smooth, gradually beat in butter.
  11. 11
    Beat this mixture into the yolk mixture, set aside.
  12. 12
    Beat egg whites slowly till they begin to foam, add salt.
  13. 13
    Increase speed gradually to fast.
  14. 14
    Beat till soft peaks are formed.
  15. 15
    Sprinkle in sugar and beat till stiff peaks are formed.
  16. 16
    Stir one fourth of the egg whites into the chocolate.
  17. 17
    Scoop the rest on top and *delicately* fold them in.
  18. 18
    Immediately turn the mousse into a serving bowl, lightly oiled metal mold, or individual cups.
  19. 19
    Cover and chill overnight.
  20. 20
    Serve with whipped cream if desired

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 505.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.0g24%
Saturated Fat 8.4g43%
Cholesterol 5.4mg2%
Sodium 146264.9mg6095%
Total Carbohydrate 82.5g28%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g12%
Sugars 78.9g
Protein 3.0g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: boiling, chips, chocolate, coffee, dessert, international, liqueur, mousse, orange, semisweet, simmering, softened, strong, sugar, title, unsalted, vegan, yolks
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