Julia Child’s Mousseline Au Chocolat (Chocolate Mousse)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 4
Julia Child's Mousseline Au Chocolat (Chocolate Mousse)
in Dessert

Prep

45 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

4 egg yolks
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup orange liqueur
6 ounces semisweet baking chocolate
4 tablespoons strong coffee
6 ounces softened unsalted butter
4 egg whites
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 cups of whipped cream sweetened with powdered sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
495
Sugar
51g
Fat
37g
Julia Child was a celebrated American chef, cooking teacher, and author who is known for introducing French cuisine to the American public through her cookbooks and television programs. Mousseline au chocolat is among her most famous recipes, featuring a rich and creamy chocolate mousse that's sure to impress.This decadent dessert was a staple on Julia Child's dinner party menus and remains a classic French dessert to this day.

Instructions

1.Beat egg yolks and sugar for several minutes until the mixture is thick, pale yellow, and falls in ribbons.
2.Place bowl over a pot of simmering water and beat with an electric beater for several minutes until hot to the touch.
3.Remove the bowl from the heat and cool slightly.
4.Beat in orange liqueur.
5.In a separate bowl, melt chocolate and coffee.
6.Beat the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.
7.Beat in softened butter.
8.In another bowl, beat egg whites with salt until soft peaks form.
9.Gradually add granulated sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
10.Fold whipped cream into the chocolate mixture, then fold in the egg whites in three additions.
11.Chill mousseline au chocolat for several hours before serving.

PROS

This chocolate mousse is rich, velvety, and indulgent.

It’s an impressive dessert that’s perfect for dinner parties or special occasions.

CONS

The recipe requires a lot of steps and can be time-consuming.

It’s also high in calories and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While mousseline au chocolat is not a particularly healthy dessert, it does contain antioxidants from the chocolate.
Dark chocolate has been linked to reducing risk factors for heart disease and improving brain function.

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