Amaretto Chocolate Mousse |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 140 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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YUMMY! Great dessert for a romantic evening with just the two of you. Need I say more? From Southern Living, Feb. 1986. Cook time includes chill time. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons water |
1/4 cup sugar, divided |
2 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares, coarsely chopped |
2 eggs, separated |
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar |
1 1/2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur |
sliced almonds (optional) |
Directions:
1. Combine watr and 2 TB sugar in a small heavy saucepan; bring to a boil, and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, add chocolate, and cover. Let mixture stand 5 mintues or until chocolate melts. Cool.
2. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until foamy. Add cream of tartar and 2 tB sugar, 1 TB at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
3. Add egg yolks to chocolate mixture; beat until smooth. Stir in Amaretto. Fold abotu 1/4 of the egg white mixture into chocolate mixture; fold chocolate mixture into remaining egg white mixture. Spoon mousse into 2 dessert dishes and chill. To serve, garnish each serving with an almond slice, if desired.
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