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Mousse au Chocolat (Chocolate mousse) Recipe

Mousse au Chocolat (Chocolate mousse) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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8 oz bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
2 eggs, separated
2 extra egg yolks
1/3 cup espresso
1/3 cup very strong coffee
2 tbsp grand marnier (optional)
6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
2 cups heavy cream , whipped to soft peaks

Directions:

Melt the chocolate over hot, but not boiling, water or place in a very low oven (180-degree).
Mix the sugar with 1/4 cup of water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
Boil 3 to 4 minutes.
Meanwhile, place the 4 egg yolks in the bowl of an electric mixer.
Gradually add the sugar syrup, beating constantly.
Continue beating for 5 to 6 minutes at high speed, or until the mixture is thick and creamy.
Add the coffee concentrate, Grand Marnier, and softened butter and beat tboroughly.
Stir in the melted chocolate.
Beat the egg whites with a rotary or electric beater until stiff and shiny.
As soon as they are ready, add to the chocolate mixture and beat in with a wire whisk.
Finally, fold in the whipped cream.
Pour into a large serving bowl and refrigerate until serving time.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	352.49 Kcal (1476 kJ)
Calories from fat	234.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.01g	40%
Cholesterol	150.66mg	50%
Sodium	64.97mg	3%
Potassium	72.22mg	2%
Total Carbs	28.26g	9%
Sugars	19.96g	80%
Dietary Fiber	1.1g	4%
Protein	5.08g	10%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	1mg	5%
Calcium	54.9mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	272.67 Kcal (1142 kJ)
Calories from fat	181.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.12g	40%
Cholesterol	116.54mg	50%
Sodium	50.26mg	3%
Potassium	55.87mg	2%
Total Carbs	21.86g	9%
Sugars	15.44g	80%
Dietary Fiber	0.85g	4%
Protein	3.93g	10%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	0.8mg	5%
Calcium	42.4mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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