La Mousse Au Chocolat (Chocolate Mousse)

Submitted by BM171676

"I was shown this recipe in Jr. High French Class. The teacher thought it would be fun and educational to learn a recipe from France and she was right. It's a wonderful dessert that incorporates Orange Juice and Coffee into the mixture. Check it out...."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons instant espresso (brewed)
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• 2 eggs
• 2 egg yolks (keep egg whites)
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

directions

1. Chill all mixing bowls and utensils before making the mousse to help it set up.
2. Place semi-sweet chocolate chips, butter, espresso, and orange juice in a double broiler and melt on low heat; stirring constantly until melted. Set chocolate mixture in fridge to cool.
3. Blend eggs and egg yolks with sugar at medium speed for approx 2 minutes or until thickened. Add to chocolate mixture.
4. Whip together whipping cream and vanilla until soft peaks form. Fold into the chocolate mixture and blend for 2-3 minutes. Return to fridge.
5. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
6. Pour chocolate mixture into a chilled large bowl and fold in beaten egg whites. Chill for 3-4 hours before serving.

Reviews

[Carrot Cake]

Amazing! I doubled the recipe and EVERYBODY at the party took thirds! I used maxuell french vanilla coffee and it was a hit!

 

[Mooseybear]

I loved this recipe, the only thing I did different was to beat the egg whites until stiff. IT was really nice, smooth chocolate mousse.