CHOCOLATE MOUSSE ICEBOX DESSERT

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Layers of chocolate filling and lady fingers create a sweet treat that is truly decadent.

Provided by By Sarah Caron

Categories     Dessert

Time 12h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
3 tablespoons organic sugar
2 tablespoons water
3 pasteurized eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup whipping cream
24 firm ladyfingers

Steps:

  • Fill bottom portion of double boiler or 1-quart saucepan with 1 to 1 1/2 inches water; heat to a simmer. Place chocolate chips in top portion of double boiler or in heatproof bowl placed over saucepan. With water simmering, stir chips until melted. Stir in sugar and 2 tablespoons water until well combined (mixture will lose its shine and look dry).
  • In medium bowl, beat 3 egg yolks. Add hot chocolate mixture; stir until well combined.
  • In small bowl, beat 3 egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into chocolate mixture until well blended. Set aside.
  • In another small bowl, beat whipping cream and vanilla with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Fold into chocolate mixture until combined.
  • To assemble dessert, line bread pan with waxed paper or plastic wrap, allowing paper or wrap to extend over sides of pan. Arrange single layer of ladyfingers in bottom of pan. Top with 1/3 of chocolate mixture. Repeat making 2 more layers, ending with chocolate. Refrigerate at least 12 hours before serving.
  • To serve, place serving plate upside down over pan; turn plate and pan over. Remove pan. Cut into slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 35 g, TransFat 0 g

Chand Lucky
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Yum!


Dah Doo
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This dessert was delicious! The mousse was light and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor was rich and decadent. The graham cracker crust was a great addition, and the whipped cream topping really made it special. It was easy to make and didn't take long


mehvis Noor
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This was a great dessert! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. The mousse was light and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor was rich and decadent. The graham cracker crust was a nice touch, and the whipped cream topping really made it special.


Manoo Baloch
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I made this dessert for my family and they all loved it! The mousse was so smooth and creamy, and the chocolate flavor was perfect. The graham cracker crust was a great addition, and the whipped cream topping really made it special. It was easy to ma


Calvin morss
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This chocolate mousse icebox dessert was a hit at my dinner party! It was easy to make and everyone loved it. The mousse was light and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor was rich and decadent. The graham cracker crust added a nice crunch and the whippe