JULIA CHILDS PERFECT CHOCOLATE MOUSSE RECIPE
Categories Candy Chocolate Dessert Christmas Kid-Friendly Wheat/Gluten-Free
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Heat a saucepan one-third full with hot water, and in a bowl set on top, melt together the chocolate, butter and coffee, stirring over the barely simmering water, until smooth. Remove from heat. 2. Fill a large bowl with ice water and set aside. 3. In a bowl large enough to nest securely on the saucepan of simmering water, whisk the yolks of the eggs with the 2/3 cup of sugar, rum, and water for about 3 minutes until the mixture is thick, like runny mayonnaise. (You can also use a handheld electric mixer.) 3. Remove from heat and place the bowl of whipped egg yolks within the bowl of ice water and beat until cool and thick, as shown in the photo above. Then fold the chocolate mixture into the egg yolks. 4. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with the salt until frothy. Continue to beat until they start to hold their shape. Whip in the tablespoon of sugar and continue to beat until thick and shiny, but not completely stiff, then the vanilla. 5. Fold one-third of the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture, then fold in the remainder of the whites just until incorporated, but don't overdo it or the mousse will lose volume. 6. Transfer the mousse to a serving bowl or divide into serving dishes, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, until firm. Serving: I like to serve the chocolate mousse as it is, maybe with just a small dollop of whipped cream; it neither needs, nor wants, much adornment. Storage: The mousse au chocolat can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
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Oneil Johnson
[email protected]This mousse is a chocolate lover's dream. It's rich, decadent, and absolutely delicious.
Aamin Cqbdule
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best chocolate mousse I've ever had.
Abodi banna
[email protected]This mousse is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's elegant and impressive, but it's also easy to make.
Saeed Zayn
[email protected]I love that this recipe doesn't use any raw eggs. It makes it so much safer to eat.
Silas gitonga
[email protected]This mousse is the perfect make-ahead dessert. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.
Mutoni Winnie
[email protected]I'm always looking for new chocolate mousse recipes, and this one is definitely a winner. It's going to be my new go-to dessert.
Excavator Oparetor
[email protected]This mousse is so light and airy, it almost melts in your mouth.
Shadow demon
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses semisweet chocolate. It gives the mousse a deep, rich flavor.
Phathah Kobe
[email protected]This mousse is the perfect balance of sweet and bitter. It's not too heavy, and it's the perfect ending to a meal.
PATHAN GAMER
[email protected]I've never made chocolate mousse before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm so glad I tried it.
Joshua Winn
[email protected]This mousse is so rich and decadent, it's hard to believe it's made with only a few simple ingredients.
Uma Paul
[email protected]I love that this recipe doesn't require any special equipment. I was able to make it with just a few bowls and a whisk.
Lillyanna Cra
[email protected]This mousse is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's elegant, yet easy to make.
DAN Snipes
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chocolate mousse, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so smooth and silky, and the flavor is amazing.
Raqeeb Anjum
[email protected]This mousse was a hit at my dinner party last night. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
Pana Kfley
[email protected]I've tried many chocolate mousse recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's so light and fluffy, and the flavor is out of this world.
THE VOICE.Valumanana Comedy
[email protected]This chocolate mousse recipe is a keeper! It's rich, creamy, and has the perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness. I'm definitely adding this to my regular dessert rotation.