CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE

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A pretty, tart cranberry sauce complements the sweet, fudgy mousse in this outstanding dessert from Barbara Nowakowski of North Tonowanda, New York. Make it the day before the party-how convenient!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings (about 1 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
CRANBERRY SAUCE:
1/3 cup cranberry juice
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 cup jellied cranberry sauce

Steps:

In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. In a small heavy saucepan, combine the egg yolk, 1/4 cup cream and corn syrup. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches 160°, about 2 minutes. , Remove from the heat; stir into chocolate mixture. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until cooled and slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Line a 1-qt. bowl with plastic wrap; set aside., In a large bowl, beat remaining cream until it begins to thicken. Add vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Fold into chocolate mixture. Spoon into prepared bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Place the sauce ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate until serving., Just before serving, invert mousse onto a platter; remove plastic wrap. Cut into wedges; serve with cranberry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 28g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.