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04-09-2018, 08:00 AM
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Re: Anything and everything Chocolate.

Originally Posted by Morticia ->
Ugh ... I find chocolate far too sweet now.
Years ago I was a real addict. I'd regularly eat 4 or 5 bars every day ... I even used to have two bars of chocolate for my breakfast.
Mr M used to ask the local newsagent to buy in a whole box of Creme eggs at a time.
Ms d00d likes the dark bitter stuff. Those creme eggs are at the yukky end of the scale.
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Re: Anything and everything Chocolate.

Originally Posted by Silver Tabby ->
I believe it is what we would call 'Castor Sugar', Summer.
Ok thank you...you can probably tell I'm not such an informed cook
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Re: Anything and everything Chocolate.

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CHOCOLATE MOUSSE #1

6 ounces (170 gram) bitter-sweet chocolate
4 TBLSP unsalted butter. room temp
pinch of salt
1 TBLSP of brandy or light rum or strong coffee or orange flavored liqueur
4 large eggs . separated
2 TBLSP super-fine sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream , plus extra for garnish if desired

1.) using a glass dish, melt chocolate in microwave for 2 minute on low temp

2.) Wisk butter into choc, 1 tblsp at a time, repeat until butter is used up.

3.) Add flavor of your choice: brandy, coffee etc

4.) add salt and stir until very well incorporated.

5.) Wisk in egg yolks one at a time, being sure to fully incorporate each time.

6.)Place a metal bowl over slightly simmering water and stir egg whites until warm (about 2 minutes)

7.) Remove pan from water and beat until soft peaks form. Raise mixer speed to high and slowly add sugar. Beat to stiff peaks.

8.) Lightly FOLD beaten egg whites into the chocolate. Gently FOLD remaining egg whites into the chocolate until fully incorporated.
Set aside.

9.) Whip heavy cream to soft peaks; gently FOLD whipped cream into the choc/egg white mixture.

10.) Spoon into tulip glasses.

11.) cover and chill at least 2 hours

12.) top with additional whipped cream if desired.

13.) serve cold

Thank-you Bakerman.
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04-09-2018, 12:58 PM
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Re: Anything and everything Chocolate.

Originally Posted by Silver Tabby ->
I believe it is what we would call 'Castor Sugar', Summer.
Absolutely correct !
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Re: Anything and everything Chocolate.

Originally Posted by d00d ->
Ms d00d likes the dark bitter stuff. Those creme eggs are at the yukky end of the scale.
They can get a bit sickly.
Actually, if pushed ... I don't mind a cube or two of a nice dark chocolate.
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04-09-2018, 01:08 PM
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Re: Anything and everything Chocolate.

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And This:

https://www.choccywoccydoodah.com/cakes.html
It’s drool worthy.
It would be my hang out
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04-09-2018, 01:13 PM
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Re: Anything and everything Chocolate.

Originally Posted by bakerman ->
No. Super-fine sugar is regular sugar but finely ground.
Originally Posted by Silver Tabby ->
I believe it is what we would call 'Castor Sugar', Summer.
Originally Posted by summer ->
Is superfine sugar what we would call icing sugar ? A soft white powder with no granules?..I suspect it is.

Your recipe sounds lovely might be nice with a small side order of sweet black cherries.
Thanks for the recipe and info. I did not realize this and I’ve never in my life made chocolate mouse but I’ve always wanted to
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04-09-2018, 01:23 PM
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Re: Anything and everything Chocolate.

My recipe for Chocolate Mousse.

1. Go to Sainsbury's
2. Buy it

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04-09-2018, 02:07 PM
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Re: Anything and everything Chocolate.

There's and interesting shop in London's Brick Lane

Dark Sugars

and a nice display of Truffles
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04-09-2018, 02:41 PM
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Re: Anything and everything Chocolate.

Originally Posted by Bratti ->
Thanks for the recipe and info. I did not realize this and I’ve never in my life made chocolate mouse but I’ve always wanted to
The key to success of any mousse is learning how to properly fold. Folding is VERY different from stirring or whipping.

There is plenty of info on FOLDING technique on google.

Just google, "Learning how to fold in egg whites"
 
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