Chocolate Mousse Recipe

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Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

12 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1-1/3 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup dark corn syrup
1 teaspoon rum extract
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed

Directions

In a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the chocolate, 1/3 cup of cream, water and corn syrup. Cook and stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat; cool for 20 minutes. Whisk in extract and cream cheese until blended; set aside.
In a small bowl, beat remaining cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into chocolate mixture. Spoon into individual dessert dishes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 285 calories, 26 g fat (16 g saturated fat), 86 mg cholesterol, 115 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Chocolate Mousse in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2002, p9