CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH FRESH GINGER

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Chocolate Mousse With Fresh Ginger image

Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield About 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons finely minced ginger
10 tablespoons sugar
6 ounces dark semisweet chocolate, preferably imported
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup rum
6 egg whites
4 egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Mix the ginger with one tablespoon of the sugar and set aside. Let stand for 30 minutes or longer.
  • Melt the chocolate in a saucepan with the butter and rum over very low heat. Blend thoroughly. Add the ginger mixture and stir.
  • Put the egg whites in a mixing bowl and reserve until ready to use. Place the yolks in another bowl and place over simmering water. Add six tablespoons of sugar and beat vigorously with a whisk until pale yellow. Add the vanilla and continue to whisk until well blended. Add this to the chocolate mixture and blend well.
  • Beat the egg whites with the remaining three tablespoons of sugar until stiff. Fold this mixture into the chocolate mixture. Beat the cream until stiff and fold this in. Scrape the mixture into a serving bowl and refrigerate. Chill.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 283, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 41 milligrams, Sugar 23 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Sagar Kusuwar
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This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients. My mousse turned out like chocolate soup.


MDarif Hossain
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my mousse turned out really grainy. It wasn't very pleasant to eat.


max boshie
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my mousse didn't turn out as light and fluffy as I expected. It was still tasty, but it wasn't quite what I was hoping for.


Obonolo Sathekge
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This mousse is a bit too sweet for my taste, but the ginger is a nice touch.


Shuvro Roy
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate mousse, but I decided to try this recipe because of the ginger. I'm so glad I did! The ginger really balances out the sweetness of the chocolate, and it makes for a really delicious dessert.


Adnan Sandhu
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This mousse is so easy to make, and it's always a success. It's the perfect dessert for a dinner party or a special occasion.


Brevard CCC
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I've made this mousse several times, and it's always a hit. I love that it's not too sweet, and the ginger gives it a nice little kick.


Lista Kaunye
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This mousse is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's so rich and decadent, and the ginger adds a really nice touch.


Rinos Cool
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I'm not a big fan of ginger, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The ginger is very subtle, and it really complements the chocolate flavor.


Khanyisile Sabela
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I made this mousse for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best dessert he's ever had.


Ailen Espinalnova
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This is the best chocolate mousse recipe I've ever tried! The ginger adds a wonderful flavor that really takes it to the next level.


Erika Martinez
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I've made this mousse several times now, and it's always a success. It's the perfect dessert for a dinner party or a special occasion.


Kingo Grimur
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This mousse is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my friends and family. I love that it's not too sweet, and the ginger gives it a nice little kick.


James Njenga
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I was skeptical about the ginger in this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! It adds a really unique and delicious flavor to the mousse. I'll definitely be making this again.


Farooq Sultan
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This chocolate mousse with fresh ginger is a delightful treat! The combination of rich chocolate and zesty ginger is simply divine. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The mousse was light and fluffy, with just the right amount