Best Chocolate Mousse Imperiale Recipes
THE BEST CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
The best chocolate mousse must be perfect. It should taste rich, indulgent and not too sweet, with a texture that is both light-and-airy and silky-and-smooth. After many attempts we nailed it and made a dessert that not only exceeded our standards, it's also quite easy to pull off. Close your eyes and take a bite -- you'll be transported to a 4-star French restaurant.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whip 1 cup of the heavy cream to soft peaks in a medium bowl (see Cook's Note). Set aside.
- Add the egg, egg yolks, sugar, espresso powder, vanilla extract, salt and 1 tablespoon water to a medium heatproof bowl and whisk to combine. Set the bowl over a medium saucepan of gently simmering water (do not allow the bowl to touch the water). Whisk constantly until the mixture is pale, hot to the touch and has almost doubled in volume, about 4 to 6 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally with a rubber spatula, if necessary. Remove from the heat and continue whisking until cooled, about 2 minutes.
- Put the chopped chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl and set over the saucepan of gently simmering water (do not allow the bowl to touch the water). Stir occasionally with a rubber spatula until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and gently stir for about 3 minutes to cool slightly.
- Whisk the egg mixture into the melted chocolate in 3 additions until combined. (The mixture may get very thick.) Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture in 3 additions until it is fully incorporated. It is important that the chocolate mixture is not warm to ensure that it combines smoothly with the whipped cream without seizing up.
- Divide the chocolate mousse among four 4-ounce ramekins and chill until firm, about 1 hour.
- Whip the remaining 3/4 cup cold heavy cream to stiff peaks. Top each chocolate mousse with whipped cream and serve. (For a softer texture, allow the ramekins to sit at room temperature while you whip the cream.)
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE IMPERIALE
Categories Chocolate Dairy Dessert Raspberry Fall Chill Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Stir bittersweet chocolate and butter in large metal bowl set over saucepan of simmering water until smooth. Remove from over water. Stir in 6 tablespoons liqueur. Cool to room temperature, whisking occasionally, about 30 minutes.
- Beat 1 cup cream with 2 tablespoons sugar in medium bowl to soft peaks. Fold into chocolate mixture. Toss 2 cups berries with remaining 3 tablespoons liqueur in small bowl. Divide berry mixture among 6 wineglasses. Spoon mousse over. Arrange remaining 1 cup berries around edge of mousse in glasses. Cover and refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.
- Stir white chocolate and 2 tablespoons cream in medium metal bowl set over saucepan of barely simmering water until melted and smooth. Remove the bowl from over water. Cool chocolate to room temperature.
- Beat remaining 6 tablespoons cream in another medium bowl to soft peaks. Fold cream into white chocolate mixture. Refrigerate mixture until firm, about 1 hour. Pipe or dollop the white chocolate cream atop center of each mousse. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
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