Happy Friday everyone! My friend Elayne just sent me her favorite recipe for Chocolate Mousse. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and the perfect time to make this delectable dessert.
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“This has been one of my favorites, for some 40+ years…Oy, can’t believe I just said that……this is probably the best Mousse I have ever had. You can vary the recipe for your palate.”
This can be served frozen by pouring into a decorative mold and freezing
for 6 hours, or it can be poured into individual cups and served as a pot de creme.1/4 cup sugar1/3 cup water1 6oz. Package semisweet chocolate pieces3 Tbls. Dark Rum3 Egg yolks
3/4 cup whipping creamCombine sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. (Simple sugar). Pour the cream into a chilled bowl. Using a hand mixer beat until you have stiff peaks. Place the bowl of whipped cream in the refrigerator until you are ready to combine.Place the metal blade into the food processor add the chocolate pieces. Turn the machine on & off for 15 seconds to break down the choc. Pieces. Continue processing and gradually add the hot syrup, rum, and egg yolks. Scrape down the sides to insure all the chocolate is smooth and combined.Remove the whipped cream and let it stand at room temperature for 5 minutes.Fold the chocolate mixture gently into the whipped cream. When it had been completely combined, freeze or chill before serving.makes 6 servingsEnjoy…..Elayne Sloane
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2 thoughts on ““The best Mousse I have ever had.””
love this; thanks for sharing, Elayne. As you may remember I am "cooking-challenged" and been asked to stay away from the kitchen except to clean it. Do you think a novice like me could make this?
Hi Ann,
of course except to clean it. lol
well I definitely think that you can make this….and when you do invite me over to try it!!! xoxo elyse