CHOCOLATE & OLIVE OIL MOUSSE

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This delicious, easy, and pareve mousse recipe was printed in the "New York Times" (March 2007) and adapted from "Dulce lo Vivas: La Reposteria Sefardi," ("Live Sweet: the Sefardi Bakery") by Ana Bensadón. It can also be baked as a cake (at 350F for about 50 minutes). Mousse must be chilled for 24 hours.

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

11 ounces bittersweet chocolate (60 percent cacao)
8 large eggs, separated
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons kosher for passover brandy or 2 tablespoons coffee

Steps:

  • In a double boiler, melt chocolate over low heat. Cool slightly. Beat egg yolks with 1/2 cup sugar until light. Whisk in olive oil, brandy and melted chocolate.
  • Using an electric mixer, whisk egg whites until soft peaks form. Add remaining 1/4 cup sugar, whisking until stiff but not dry.
  • Fold whites into chocolate mixture so that no white streaks remain. Spoon into an 8- or 10-cup serving bowl or divide among 8 or 10 dessert cups or glasses. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours before serving.

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