Re: Desserts
My husband's favorite, and my favorite because it's so easy and so decadent:
Chocolate Mousse
serves 4
2/3 c semisweet chocolate chips (I use Ghirardelli 60% cacao)
1/4 t salt
2 T water
4 eggs, separated
1 t vanilla extract
3/4 c whipping cream, divided
1 t sugar
1/8 t cinnamon
1/8 t nutmeg
Put chocolate chips, salt, and water in saucepan over low heat, until chocolate is melted. Remove from heat. Mix egg yolks and vanilla extract into chocolate.
Whip up 1/2 c of whipping cream. Fold into chocolate mixture. Spoon into 4 teacups or ramekins and chill.
Whip remaining 1/4 c whipping cream, along with sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Top each mousse with a teaspoon of whipped cream and serve with coffee.
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