La Mousse Au Chocolat Chocolate Mousse Recipes

MOUSSE AU CHOCOLAT (CHOCOLATE MOUSSE)

Steps:

• Melt the chocolate over hot, but not boiling, water or place in a very low oven (180-degree).
• Mix the sugar with 1/4 cup of water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Boil 3 to 4 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place the 4 egg yolks in the bowl of an electric mixer.
• Gradually add the sugar syrup, beating constantly.
• Continue beating for 5 to 6 minutes at high speed, or until the mixture is thick and creamy.
• Add the coffee concentrate, Grand Marnier, and softened butter and beat tboroughly.
• Stir in the melted chocolate.
• Beat the egg whites with a rotary or electric beater until stiff and shiny.
• As soon as they are ready, add to the chocolate mixture and beat in with a wire whisk.
• Finally, fold in the whipped cream.
• Pour into a large serving bowl and refrigerate until serving time.

LA MOUSSE AU CHOCOLAT (CHOCOLATE MOUSSE)

Steps:

• Chill all mixing bowls and utensils before making the mousse to help it set up.
• 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.
• Blend eggs and egg yolks with sugar at medium speed for approx 2 minutes or until thickened. Add to chocolate mixture.
• Whip together whipping cream and vanilla until soft peaks form. Fold into the chocolate mixture and blend for 2-3 minutes. Return to fridge.
• Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
• Pour chocolate mixture into a chilled large bowl and fold in beaten egg whites. Chill for 3-4 hours before serving.