Chocolate Coffee Mousse

Submitted by Jan in Lanark

"Very light and smooth- just like a mousse should be!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur
• 1⁄2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
• 1 cup whipping cream, whipped
• whipped cream (additional)
• toasted almond

directions

1. Melt chocolate over very low heat and let cool slightly.
2. Combine sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to boil, stirring,until sugar is dissolved.
3. Beat eggs on medium speed and gradually add chocolate into eggs; stir in liqueur and coffee granules.
4. While beating at medium speed, slowly pour hot sugar syrup in a thin stream over egg mixture and beat until well blended.
5. Fold in the whipped cream- takes some time to incorporate.
6. Chill, covered, for at least two hours or overnight.
7. Spoon into 4 parfait dishes.
8. Add additional whipped cream (and toasted almonds if desired).