Semisweet Chocolate Mousse Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Semisweet Chocolate Mousse
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling
YIELD: 2 servings.
A friend shared this rich velvety chocolate mousse recipe with me. I love to cook and have tons of recipes, but this one is a favorite. Best of all, it's easy to make. —Judy Spencer, San Diego, California
Ingredients
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1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
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1 tablespoon water
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1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten
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1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
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1 tablespoon sugar
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Optional: Whipped cream and raspberries
Directions
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1.
In a small saucepan, melt chocolate chips with water; 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. Quickly transfer to a small bowl. Stir occasionally until completely cooled.
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2.
In a small bowl, beat whipping cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Fold into cooled chocolate mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. If desired, garnish with whipped cream and raspberries.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 366 calories, 30g fat (18g saturated fat), 160mg cholesterol, 23mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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