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Luxurious Chocolate Mousse
Prep Time:
30
minutes
Chilling Time
4
hours
Total Time:
4
hours
30
minutes
Servings
6
Ingredients:
4
oz
dark chocolate, chopped
1/2
cup
unsalted butter, cubed
1/2
tsp
ground cinnamon
1
tsp
ground espresso
4
large room temperature eggs, divided
1
tsp
salt
1/8
tsp
cream of tartar
1/3
cup
granulated sugar
1/2
cup
heavy whipping cream
Instructions:
In a double boiler, melt chocolate, and butter with the cinnamon and espresso.
Whisk the egg yolks into the chocolate mixture until smooth.
Whip egg whites with cream of tartar, and salt until frothy.
Gradually whisk in the sugar until whites hold a soft peak.
Mix in a small portion of egg whites into the chocolate mixture until incorporated.
Fold in the rest of the egg whites.
Whisk heavy cream to soft peaks, and fold into chocolate until no streaks remain.
Divide among serving bowls, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Top with lightly sweetened whipped cream, and chocolate shavings.
Enjoy!