HEAVENLY CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Heavenly Chocolate Mousse image

Provided by Danielle K.

Categories Dessert

Time 4h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

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8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
3 egg yolks
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/4 cups whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

In a microwave or double boiler, heat chocolate, ¼ cup water and butter until the chocolate and butter are melted.
Cool for 10 minutes.
In a small heavy saucepan, whisk egg yolks, sugar and remaining water. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches 160; about 1-2 minutes.
Remove from heat; whisk in chocolate mixture.
Set saucepan in ice and stir until cooled, about 5-10 minutes. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into dessert dishes.
Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.6, Fat 35.6, SaturatedFat 21.3, Cholesterol 161.1, Sodium 61.1, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 24.9, Protein 3.9