CHOCOLATE PRALINE MOUSSE

Chocolate Praline Mousse image

Provided by Kumquat the Cats fr

Categories Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

15 ounces semisweet chocolate (good quality)
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate (good quality)
2 cups heavy cream or 2 cups whipping cream
3 eggs, separated
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup praline paste (available in some supermarkets or speciality food shops)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup brown Creme de Cacao
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
1 tablespoon espresso or 1 tablespoon very strong coffee, cooled

Steps:

Break both chocolates into chunks and place in a double boiler over simmering water. Heath until melted, stirring occasionally. Set aside and cool until lukewarm.
Whip the cream until it is stiff and doubled in volume. Set aside.
Beat egg whites until they form soft peaks. Add the confectioners' sugar 1 tablespoon at a time, beating constantly until stiff but not dry. Set aside.
Combine praline paste, salt and creme de cacao in large mixing bowl. Stir well and add egg yolks. Whisk until smooth.
Add melted butter, espresso and melted chocolate to the praline paste mixture and blend thoroughly. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the whipped cream. Finally, very gently fold in the egg whites.
Spoon mousse into individual bowls or large serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 8 house before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588.8, Fat 56.9, SaturatedFat 34.7, Cholesterol 164.6, Sodium 100.8, Carbohydrate 26.3, Fiber 10, Sugar 7.2, Protein 11.4