Mom's Old Fashioned Chocolate Mousse

* Exported from MasterCook *

MOM'S OLD FASHIONED CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Recipe By : COOKING MONDAY TO FRIDAY SHOW #MF6747
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories :
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 ounces good quality bittersweet chocolate
5 large eggs -- separated
2 teaspoons instant espresso dissolved in 1 teaspoon
or two of boiling water so it makes a
paste -- cooled
Slivered toasted almonds
Whipped cream -- optional

Melt chocolate in the top of a double boiler. Add yolks, 1 at a time and stir (
take care not to
scramble). Add the coffee paste and let cool to room temperature. Beat the egg
whites until stiff
and fold into cooled chocolate mixture.

Refrigerate in a big bowl or in individual wine glasses. Serve garnish with sli
vered toasted almonds
and whipped cream piped through a pastry bag.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings




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