ELEGANT CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

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There is something delightfully simple, yet so satisfying about homemade chocolate mousse. Garnish individual servings with fresh berries or chocolate shavings. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1/2 cup sugar
4 egg yolks
10 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat 1-1/2 cups cream and sugar over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan. Whisk a small amount of the hot mixture into the egg yolks., Return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches at least 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat. Stir in chocolate and vanilla. Transfer to a large bowl; refrigerate until chilled., In a small bowl, beat remaining cream until stiff peaks form; fold into chocolate mixture. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 662 calories, Fat 52g fat (31g saturated fat), Cholesterol 272mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.