AMARETTO CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

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YUMMY! Great dessert for a romantic evening with just the two of you. Need I say more? From Southern Living, Feb. 1986. Cook time includes chill time.

Provided by JenSmith

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup sugar, divided
2 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares, coarsely chopped
2 eggs, separated
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 1/2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
sliced almonds (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine watr and 2 TB sugar in a small heavy saucepan; bring to a boil, and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, add chocolate, and cover. Let mixture stand 5 mintues or until chocolate melts. Cool.
  • Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until foamy. Add cream of tartar and 2 tB sugar, 1 TB at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  • Add egg yolks to chocolate mixture; beat until smooth. Stir in Amaretto. Fold abotu 1/4 of the egg white mixture into chocolate mixture; fold chocolate mixture into remaining egg white mixture. Spoon mousse into 2 dessert dishes and chill. To serve, garnish each serving with an almond slice, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.8, Fat 19.8, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 211.5, Sodium 77.2, Carbohydrate 34, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 25.6, Protein 9.9

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