Use a good quality chocolate such as Ghiradelli, it has a high oil content which makes it delicious. |
Yield: 8 servings
Easy Maine Chocolate Moose ( Mousse)
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Total Time:
15 minutes
This recipe for Easy Chocolate Mousse is equally delicious and versatile. Eat it on it’s own, or layer it in a trifle or cake…it’s a creamy no bake mousse that you will love!
Ingredients
- 3 eggs ( seperated )
- 1 TBSP granulated sugar
- 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream, divided
- 6 oz Bittersweet chocolate
- 1 TBSP strong coffee
Instructions
- In a bowl, whip heavy cream until peaks form, Set aside.
- Chop up chocolate.
- Add butter and chocolate to a bowl, place over a double boiler.
- Add coffee. Remove from stove to cool.
- Stir until blended.
- In a separate bowl whip egg whites until foamy, add sugar. Beat until peak forms.
- To cooled down chocolate mixture, add egg yolks, blend.
- Add 1/3 whipped cream to chocolate mixture, fold.
- Fold in half of egg whites to chocolate mixture, fold in rest of whipped cream, fold in rest of egg whites, gently fold. Pipe Mousse into a pretty glass, refrigerate until ready to serve.
Moore or Less Cooking
Thursday 20th of October 2011
Hi Joan@Chocolates and More. Yes, this Chocolate Moose Mousse is calling your name- you've got that chocolate air about you! Thanks for stopping by, great to see you!Nettie
Joan@chocolateandmore
Thursday 20th of October 2011
This recipe is calling my name!
Moore or Less Cooking
Saturday 15th of October 2011
Thank you Willa,We need to come up with a new invention that enables us to do that. Thanks for stopping by!Nettie
Willa@ArmstrongFamilyFare
Friday 14th of October 2011
This looks delicious! If only I could spoon it out of the computer to eat!! :) Willa
Moore or Less Cooking
Wednesday 12th of October 2011
@ Kirsten @ Mushki Loves,Thanks for hosting the party! Love all the different recipes!