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Ingredients
| semisweet baking chocolate squares: 8 1oz squares (coarsely chopped) |
| water: 1/2 cup (divided) |
| salted butter: 2 Tbl (no substitutes) |
| eggs: 3 (yolks) |
| granulated sugar: 2 Tbl |
| light whipping cream (fluid): 1 1/4 cups (whipped) |
Heavenly Chocolate Mousse
Credit: AllRecipes
User rating:
"'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."
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Prep Time
30 min -
Cook Time
min -
Servings
6 serving(s)
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Directions
- In a microwave or double boiler, heat chocolate, 1/4 cup water and butter until the chocolate and butter are melted. Cool for 10 minutes. In a small heavy saucepan, whisk egg yolks, sugar and remaining water. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches 160 degrees F, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat; whisk in chocolate mixture. Set saucepan in ice and stir until cooled, about 5-10 minutes. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into dessert dishes. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.