Fran's Chocolate Caramel Mousse |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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This velvety mousse is a good example of how a few high-quality ingredients are all it takes to create a simple, quick dessert. The mousse can be made even more quickly by using an 11-ounce jar of Fran's chocolate caramel sauce; omit step 1 and use the sauce as the base for proceeding with step 2. Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups sugar |
1/2 cup water |
1 3/4 cups whipping cream |
4 ounces finely chopped bittersweet chocolate |
2 tablespoons frangelico or other hazelnut-flavored liqueur |
garnish: berries or chocolate shavings |
Directions:
1. In a heavy 3- to 4-quart pan over low heat, stir sugar with water until sugar is dissolved and mixture looks clear. Increase heat to high and boil mixture, without stirring, until dark golden brown, about 10 minutes; occasionally brush sugar crystals down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush, and when mixture begins to caramelize around edge of pan, lift pan and gently swirl to ensure even caramelization. Remove from heat and carefully add 3/4 cup whipping cream (mixture will bubble up); stir gently until smooth. Let cool for 5 minutes, then stir in finely chopped bittersweet chocolate until well blended. Transfer mixture to a large bowl and let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
2. Stir Frangelico or other hazelnut-flavored liqueur into chocolate mixture. In another bowl, with a mixer on high speed, beat 1 cup whipping cream to firm peaks. Gently fold about a third of the cream into the chocolate mixture, then fold in remaining cream until no white streaks remain.
3. Spoon mousse into dessert glasses and chill until cold, at least 1 hour, or up to 1 day. Garnish with berries or chocolate shavings if desired.
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