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Buvette Chocolate Mousse

Buvette Chocolate Mousse

To create the lightest and fluffiest results for this popular and delectable French dessert, beat egg whites in a copper bowl. This recipe comes from Jody Williams, chef and owner of Buvette restaurant.

The Martha Stewart Show, May 2012 http://www.marthastewart.com/902956/buvette-chocolate-mousse
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  • Yield Serves 6

Ingredients

    • 16 ounces semisweet chocolate (55 percent cacao), preferably Belgian
    • 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces and coarsely chopped
    • 6 large egg yolks plus 9 large egg whites
    • 8 teaspoons sugar
    • Pinch of salt
    • Whipped heavy cream, for serving (optional)

Directions

  1. Place chocolate, butter, and 1/4 cup water in a large heatproof bowl set over (but not touching) simmering water; cook, stirring until chocolate and butter have melted and mixture is well combined. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. In a large copper bowl, or the bowl of an electric mixer, whisk together egg yolks and 4 teaspoons sugar until pale yellow in color. Add some of the melted chocolate mixture to egg yolk mixture; whisk until well combined. Continue to slowly add chocolate mixture to egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly, until completely combined.
  3. In a large copper bowl, whisk egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. Add remaining 4 teaspoons sugar and whisk until semifirm peaks form, 10 to 12 minutes. Gently fold egg white mixture into egg yolk mixture.
  4. Gently transfer mousse to a 2-quart ceramic dish and transfer to refrigerator. Refrigerate at least 8 hours and up to overnight before serving. Serve chilled garnished with whipped cream, if desired.

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