Nothing beats a good chocolate dessert. This Dark Chocolate Mousse hits the spot. It's that spot that only chocolate and creaminess can fulfill. This is also the perfect dessert that can be served after a fancy dinner or after a family meal.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- 5 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon brandy
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons whipping cream
- Optional Toppings: additional whipped cream and cocoa powder
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 - 8 servings
Preparation
In a double boiler over simmering water, melt chocolate, cocoa powder, espresso powder, water and brandy. Once melted, remove from heat.
Separate eggs. Set egg whites aside. In a large bowl, whisk yolks with 2 teaspoons sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt until combined and slightly thickened. Pour a little of the chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture. Whisk constantly. Add a little more chocolate and whisk.
Add rest of chocolate mixture to the yolks. Set aside.
In the clean dry bowl of a stand mixer, whisk egg whites until foamy. Add remaining teaspoon of sugar. Whisk whites until soft peaks form.
Scoop 1/4 of egg whites into chocolate mixture and stir until combined. Add remaining egg whites and stir in a figure eight motion be sure to not over stir.
In same stand mixer bowl, whip cream and remaining sugar. Fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture. Try not to over mix, but be sure to fold in all white portions.
Either put all into a pretty serving bowl or into 6 to 8 individual bowls. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate from 2 to 24 hours prior to serving.
Optional serving suggestion: Top with additional whipped cream and a sprinkling of cocoa power.
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