Re: Anything and everything Chocolate.
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