Rich Chocolate Mousse Recipe

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I love to serve this impressive dessert because people think I went to a lot of trouble. Actually, it's easy to make.—Florence Palmer, Marshall, Illinois

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Rich Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

15 10 25

Ingredients

8 ounces semisweet chocolate
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons hot strong coffee
3 egg yolks
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided

Directions

In a double boiler over simmering water, melt chocolate. Remove top pan from heat; stir in sugar and coffee. Add one yolk at a time, stirring until smooth. Place top pan over boiling water; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until thick. Pour into bowl; chill 6-8 minutes.
Fold in 3 cups whipped topping. Spoon into dishes. Top with whipped topping. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 260 calories, 16 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 159 mg cholesterol, 6 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Rich Chocolate Mousse in Taste of Home October/November 1995, p11