Julia Child's Chocolate Mousse
8 oz Sweet or semi sweet baking -chocolate, melted with 1/4 c Strong coffee 3 oz Unsalted butter (6 Tb) 3 Egg yolks 1 c Heavy cream (make sure it's -the heavy variety) 3 Egg whites...
Ingredients
- 8ozsweet or semi sweet baking
- 3ozunsalted butter (6 tb)
- 3egg yolks
- 1cup heavy cream (make sure it's
- 1/4cup instant (finely ground)
Directions
- 1
8 oz Sweet or semi sweet baking -chocolate, melted with 1/4 c Strong coffee 3 oz Unsalted butter (6 Tb) 3 Egg yolks 1 c Heavy cream (make su
- 2
One by one, beat in the egg yolks
- 3
Beat the cream over ice until it leaves light traces on the surface
- 4
Beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks
- 5
While beating, sprinkle in the sugar by spoonfuls and continue beating until stiff shining peaks are formed
- 6
Scrape the chocolate mixture down the side of the egg-white bowl, and delicately fold in the whipped cream
- 7
Turn the mousse into attractive serving bowls
- 8
Cover and chill several hours