HEAVENLY CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

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"Heaven on a spoon" is how one friend describes this chocolaty dessert. My husband, Allen rates it best of all the special treats I've made. The filling can also be used for a pie.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

8 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup water, divided
2 tablespoons butter
3 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons sugar
1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

In a microwave, microwave the chocolate, 1/4 cup water and butter until the chocolate and butter are melted; stir until smooth. Cool for 10 minutes. , In a small heavy saucepan, whisk egg yolks, sugar and remaining water. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat; whisk in chocolate mixture. , Set saucepan in ice and stir until cooled, 5-10 minutes. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into dessert dishes. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.