Julia Child’s Chocolate Mousse

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 12
Julia Child's Classic Chocolate Mousse Recipe for Chocoholics
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

2 hours 40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup semisweet baking chocolate
4 tablespoons strong coffee
6 ounces soft unsalted butter
4 egg yolks
1/4 cup rum or 1/4 cup strong coffee
4 egg whites
3/4 cup instant superfine sugar
2 tablespoons instant superfine sugar
whipped cream ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
496
Sugar
40g
Fat
38g
Julia Child's recipe of chocolate mousse has been a favorite of dessert lovers around the world for years. This classic chocolate mousse recipe is thick, creamy and rich in flavor. Made with semisweet chocolate, coffee, eggs, and butter, this elegant dessert is perfect for special occasions or romantic dinners. The recipe also requires rum or strong coffee to enhance its taste. The mousse is best served chilled with a dollop of whipped cream on top.

Instructions

1.Melt chocolate with coffee in the top of a double boiler or a heavy skillet.
2.Cut butter into small pieces and beat it into chocolate with an egg beater.
3.Beat egg yolks until they are thick, pale yellow and creamy, then beat them into chocolate mixture.
4.Beat egg whites until they are stiff and dry, then beat in 3/4 cup sugar.
5.Stir 1 tablespoon egg whites into chocolate mixture. Fold in the rest.
6.Divide mousse into 6 stemmed glasses or pots and chill for at least 2 hours in fridge.

PROS

Julia Child’s Chocolate Mousse is a classic rich dessert perfect for chocoholics.
It’s also very easy to prepare with simple ingredients and has a delicate, smooth texture.
The recipe is perfect for entertaining or special occasions.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories, fat and sugar.
It also contains raw eggs and alcohol.
For those with egg allergy, this recipe may not be suitable.
It requires preparation time and chilling to set properly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite the high amount of fat and sugar, dark chocolate has powerful antioxidants that may lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol, and reduce the risk of heart disease. This recipe uses pure chocolate that is a good source of flavonoids that can contribute to good heart health. However, it is important to eat it in moderation.

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