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CUSTARDS, PUDDINGS & MOUSSE:
Chocolate Mousse
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Chocolate Mousse |
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This is a very
rich and decadent dessert...
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1
lb |
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German sweet cooking chocolate |
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10
large |
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eggs, separated |
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2
Tbs |
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Grand Marnier |
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1
Tbs |
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instant coffee |
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½
cup |
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boiling water |
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10
dashes |
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cream of tartar |
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1
cup |
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whipping cream |
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shaved chocolate curls |
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1 |
Melt
chocolate in double boiler; cool. |
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2 |
Separate
eggs while cold, then let yolks and whites come
to room temperature. Beat yolks until thick and
lemon colored. Add Grand Marnier. |
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Combine
coffee and boiling water and add to yolk
mixture. Add chocolate and blend until smooth. |
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In separate
bowl, blend egg whites until frothy and add 10
dashes of cream of tartar. Continue beating
until whites are very stiff. Fold carefully into
the chocolate mixture and pour into an 8-cup
greased mold. Refrigerate 24 hours. |
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When ready
to serve, unmold- if desired, and garnish with
whipped cream and shaved chocolate curls. |
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Servings: 10 |
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Cooking Tips |
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*Mousse may also be
poured into individual serving dishes and then chilled.
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