Sunday, February 20, 2011

Chocolate Mousse

I had a hankering (yes a hankering) for a light fluffy and very delicious chocolate mousse.  I think this recipe is absolutely right on the money.  It's so delectable and definitely less filling than a piece of cheesecake or slice of pie. It's also not as sweet (and really doesn't need to be). I highly recommend this recipe and suggest to anyone who makes it that they double or triple the recipe.  I doubled it and it made enough for three to enjoy a reasonable amount.

Chocolate Mousse
¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 Tbs. water
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
1 ½ tsp. vanilla extract
½ cup whipping cream
1 Tbs. sugar
Whipped cream

In a small heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips with water over low heat; stir until smooth. Stir a small amount of hot chocolate mixture into egg yolk; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool, stirring several times.

In a mixing bowl, beat whipping cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Fold in cooled chocolate mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.



 
Make it soon and enjoy it often!! It's worth the effort!

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