Julia’s Mousse Au Chocolat

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 16
Indulge in a rich and creamy Julia's Mousse Au Chocolat
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

2.5 hours

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

6 ounces high quality semisweet chocolate , cut into small chunks
1/4 cup dark rum
4 eggs , separated
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
8 tablespoons softened butter , cut into chunks
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup heavy cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
412
Sugar
31g
Fat
30g
Julia's Mousse Au Chocolat is a rich and creamy dessert that is perfect for chocolate lovers. The recipe combines melted chocolate with rum and coffee, and is mixed with egg yolks, sugar, and butter. Then egg whites are beaten into a stiff peak and folded in with whipped cream. The result is a fluffy, smooth, and indulgent dessert that will impress your guests. This dessert is perfect for a special occasion, or for when you want a special treat.

Instructions

1.Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring occasionally, until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in rum; let cool slightly.
2.In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar until pale and thick.
3.Stir in chocolate mixture and coffee.
4.Beat butter into chocolate mixture, 1 piece at a time, until smooth and creamy.
5.In a large bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup of sugar, beating until glossy, stiff peaks form.
6.Whisk a quarter of egg whites into chocolate mixture, then fold in remaining whites until combined.
7.Whip cream until it holds soft peaks.
8.Fold cream into chocolate mixture just until combined.

PROS

This rich dessert is creamy, decadent, and amazing! The rum and coffee add depth of flavor to the mousse.

It is a great dessert for anyone who loves chocolate.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories and fat, and should therefore be consumed in moderation.

The recipe requires some time and effort to make, which could turn some people off.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

There are some health benefits to eating dark chocolate, such as improving heart health and brain function. Additionally, the eggs and cream offer some protein and calcium.

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