Heavenly Chocolate Mousse
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + cooling
YIELD: 8 servings.
"Heaven on a spoon" is how one friend describes this chocolaty dessert. My husband, Allen rates it best of all the special treats I've made. The filling can also be used for a pie.
Ingredients
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8 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
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1/2 cup water, divided
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2 tablespoons butter
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3 large egg yolks
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
Directions
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1.
In a microwave, microwave the chocolate, 1/4 cup water and butter until the chocolate and butter are melted; stir until smooth. Cool for 10 minutes.
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2.
In a small heavy saucepan, whisk egg yolks, sugar and remaining water. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat; whisk in chocolate mixture.
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3.
Set saucepan in ice and stir until cooled, 5-10 minutes. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into dessert dishes. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
Nutrition Facts
1/2 cup: 205 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 46mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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