Chocolate Mousse

Rich, creamy chocolate mousse with a hint of coffee flavor.

Chocolate Mousse

This chocolate mousse  is one which shows up frequently when I host Sunday dinners for my family. It’s quite rich, but can be sized for the occasion. By simply selecting a smaller dish, like these tasting bowls I used for my recent book club event, you can yield more servings and be bad in a small way!

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Chocolate Mousse

Rich and creamy chocolate mousse with a touch of coffee flavor. A family favorite dessert!

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Course: Dessert

Keyword: chocolate, creamy, make ahead

Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips use good quality
• 1/4 cup strong coffee
• 4 eggs separated
• 1 tablespoon butter room temperature
• 1 tablespoon rum or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• whip cream
• strawberry fans

Instructions

• Heat chocolate and coffee in small sauce pan until chocolate is melted. Simmer until slightly thickened, but still falling easily from the spoon. Remove from heat.
• Whisk egg yolks 1 by 1 into hot chocolate mixture so they thicken slightly.
• Whisk in butter and rum or vanilla. Let mixture cool until tepid
• Stiffly whip egg whites. Add sugar and continue whipping for 30 seconds to form a meringue.
• Gently fold chocolate into egg whites, through multiple additions, being careful not to deflate the egg whites.
• Pour into glass dishes and chill for several hours (can be made and chilled overnight.)
• Top with whip cream and strawberry fans.
• Enjoy!