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Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse

Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse

For a simple garnish, shave chocolate from the side of a chocolate bar with a vegetable peeler.

Everyday Food, January/February 2006 http://www.marthastewart.com/336434/bittersweet-chocolate-mousse
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  • Prep Time 25 minutes
  • Total Time 3 hours
  • Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

    • 4 large egg yolks
    • 1/4 cup sugar
    • Pinch of salt
    • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate
    • 3/4 cup heavy cream

Directions

  1. Finely chop chocolate; reserve. In a double boiler, whisk yolks, sugar, and salt until sugar has dissolved and mixture is warm to the touch, 2 to 3 minutes. Off heat, quickly whisk in chopped chocolate until melted and cocoa until smooth (mixture will be thick). Cool to room temperature.
  2. In a medium bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Whisk half of whipped cream into room-temperature chocolate mixture. Gently fold in remaining whipped cream with a rubber spatula. Divide mousse among four serving dishes. Chill at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
  3. Remove mousse from refrigerator 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with shaved chocolate.

Cook's Note

To store mousse, place a paper towel under the plastic wrap (without touching mousse) before sealing for refrigeration. The paper towel will absorb the drops of condensation that might otherwise drip onto the surface.

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