Best Chocolate Mousse With Cajeta And Cocoa Dusted Almonds Recipes

COCOA POWDER CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Steps:

• Combine heavy whipping cream, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
• Pipe mousse into 6 shot glasses. Serve immediately or chill until serving.

THE BEST CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

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 - BAREFOOT CONTESSA - INA GARTEN

Steps:

• In a heat-proof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, melt the two chocolates, coffee, coffee powder, Grand Marnier, Armagnac, and vanilla extract. Cool to room temperature. Beat in the softened butter.
• Meanwhile, place the egg yolks and the 1/2 cup of sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on high speed for about 5 minutes, until pale yellow; when you lift the beater, the mixture will fall back on itself in a ribbon. With the mixer on low speed, blend in the chocolate mixture. Transfer to a larger mixing bowl.
• Measure 1 cup of egg whites and freeze or discard the rest. Combine the cup of egg whites with a pinch of salt and 1 tablespoon of the remaining sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whisk on high speed until stiff but not dry. Mix half of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture; then fold the rest in carefully with a rubber spatula.
• In the same bowl of the electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the heavy cream and the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar until firm. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture. Pour the mousse into a 2-quart serving dish. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for a few hours or overnight and up to a week.
• Decorate with sweetened whipped cream just before serving.

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH COCOA POWDER

Steps:

• Combine cream, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and cocoa powder in a large chilled bowl. Beat with an electric mixer with chilled beaters until stiff peaks form; set aside.
• Beat whipped cream cheese in a separate bowl until soft. Add 2 tablespoons powdered sugar gradually and beat until well combined. Mix in almond extract and beat until well incorporated. Fold the cream cheese mixture into the chocolate whipped cream until both are completely blended.
• Spoon or pipe mousse into small serving dishes. Top with grated chocolate.

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Steps:

• Special Equipment: 4 (6 to 8-ounce) individual serving dishes
• Melt the chocolate over a double boiler setup.
• While the chocolate is melting, in a large mixing bowl, combine the egg yolks and sugar and beat, with a hand-held mixer, until very pale and thick and have doubled in size. Whisk in the coffee liqueur. When the chocolate has melted, whisk it into the egg yolk mixture.
• In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream to medium peaks. Using 1/3 of the whipped cream at a time, fold the cream into the chocolate mixture. Repeat this process until all the cream is incorporated. Transfer the mousse to individual serving dishes and chill for at least 1 hour.
• Garnish with fruit, nuts, cookies or whipped cream.
• Chocolaty delicious!

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH CAJETA AND COCOA DUSTED ALMONDS

Steps:

• For the ganache: Bring a medium pot of water to a simmer over medium-high heat. Set a heatproof bowl over the water (don't let it touch the water). Add the chocolate and stir occasionally until melted. Take the bowl off the heat and whisk in the heavy cream. Allow the mixture to cool slightly while you prepare the creme chantilly.
• For the creme chantilly: Add the heavy cream to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on high until the cream begins to froth. Add the confectioners' sugar and mix on medium speed until soft peaks start to form, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn the mixer to low and continue to beat until stiff peaks form, about 1 minute. Remove 1 cup of the whipped cream and reserve in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
• Fold half the remaining whipped cream into the ganache. (The chocolate should be slightly warm still.) Gently fold in the remaining half of the whipped cream. Fill 6 or 8 ramekins two-thirds of the way with chocolate mousse (I like to use a pastry bag to fill the ramekins). Refrigerate until ready to top.
• For the cajeta: Stir together the goat's milk, granulated sugar and brown sugar in a large saucepan. (Make sure the liquid only comes a quarter of the way up the sides of the pan as it will froth up to several times its original size.) Add the cinnamon sticks, vanilla seeds and pods and the salt to the pot.
• Bring the milk mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to the lowest setting, add the baking soda and continue to whisk vigorously. The mixture will froth and rise significantly, continue to whisk until it returns to its original volume.
• Keep the mixture at a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently until the mixture begins to turn golden brown and starts to thicken, about 30 minutes. Make sure to scrape the bottom of the pot to ensure the milk is not burning. Use a slotted spoon to remove the cinnamon sticks and vanilla pods.
• Keep stirring until the mixture is rich brown and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly for 5 minutes.
• Remove the ramekins of mousse from the refrigerator and spoon a 1/2-inch layer of cajeta on top of each. Return to the refrigerator to chill and set.
• For the garnish: When ready to serve, top each ramekin of chilled mousse with a dollop of the reserved creme chantilly. Garnish each serving with a sprinkling of cocoa powder and a few cocoa-dusted almonds.