Decadent Chocolate Mousse
Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Robyn Valarik
Deep, rich, and luxurious, this mousse, inspired by a recipe from Isabel Allende, is a grand finale to a great meal. Use good-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Put chocolate, coffee, and sugar in a large metal mixing bowl. Set bowl over a large pot filled with 1 in. simmering water. Melt chocolate, stirring often, until smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 2
2
Whisk egg whites in a medium bowl with a mixer until they hold stiff peaks. Whisk cream in another bowl until soft ribbons form.
Step 3
3
Stir yolks into warm chocolate mixture. Mix in liqueur. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in whites until almost blended, then gently fold in whipped cream until no streaks remain.
Step 4
4
Pour chocolate mixture into a large (8-cup) glass serving bowl. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap and chill until ready to serve. Serve with sweetened whipped cream.
Step 5
5
Make ahead: Up to 3 days, covered and chilled.
Step 6
6
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
Ingredients
18 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup strong coffee
1/3 cup sugar
6 large eggs, separated
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
Directions
Step 1
1
Put chocolate, coffee, and sugar in a large metal mixing bowl. Set bowl over a large pot filled with 1 in. simmering water. Melt chocolate, stirring often, until smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 2
2
Whisk egg whites in a medium bowl with a mixer until they hold stiff peaks. Whisk cream in another bowl until soft ribbons form.
Step 3
3
Stir yolks into warm chocolate mixture. Mix in liqueur. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in whites until almost blended, then gently fold in whipped cream until no streaks remain.
Step 4
4
Pour chocolate mixture into a large (8-cup) glass serving bowl. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap and chill until ready to serve. Serve with sweetened whipped cream.
Step 5
5
Make ahead: Up to 3 days, covered and chilled.
Step 6
6
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
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