CHOCOLATE-CHESTNUT MOUSSE

Chocolate-Chestnut Mousse image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories dessert

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup chestnut puree (found in the baking aisle)
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Pinch of salt
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 cups heavy cream
8ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup chestnut puree (found in the baking aisle)
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Pinch of salt
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 cups heavy cream

Steps:

Put the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring, until melted, about 2 minutes. Blend the chestnut puree, almond extract, salt and 1 cup confectioners' sugar in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and fold in half of the melted chocolate.
Beat the cream and the remaining 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar with a mixer until soft peaks form. Reserve 1/2 cup for topping. Fold one-quarter of the remaining whipped cream into the chestnut mixture, then fold in the rest. Chill up to 8 hours.
Divide the mousse among dessert glasses. Top with the reserved whipped cream. Remelt the remaining chocolate in the microwave, if necessary, then drizzle on top.
Put the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring, until melted, about 2 minutes. Blend the chestnut puree, almond extract, salt and 1 cup confectioners' sugar in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and fold in half of the melted chocolate.
Beat the cream and the remaining 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar with a mixer until soft peaks form. Reserve 1/2 cup for topping. Fold one-quarter of the remaining whipped cream into the chestnut mixture, then fold in the rest. Chill up to 8 hours.
Divide the mousse among dessert glasses. Top with the reserved whipped cream. Remelt the remaining chocolate in the microwave, if necessary, then drizzle on top.