Wednesday, May 4, 2011
I have a self-enforced policy that I am not allowed to purchase store-bought sweets, but I can make as many desserts as I like. This recipe is an easy way to resolve midnight cravings for something decadent, since the ingredients are likely ones already in your kitchen. This mousse is rich, so a little goes a long way.
I would call this 'Rubber Chocolate Mousse', because if you don't let it thaw for 3-5 minutes after you take it from the fridge, it's rather, um, resilient.
Rich Chocolate Mousse Recipe (makes 3)
Ingredients
5 oz chocolate (I used semisweet chocolate chips)
Splash of milk
1/4 cup sugar
Splash of all purpose flour
2 eggs, separated
Tiny pinch cream of tartar (semi-optional)
Directions
- Melt chocolate and milk in a saucepan.
- Mix the egg yolks and sugar with the chocolate, then sift in flour.
- Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form (the eggs will hold their shape).
- Fold the whites into the chocolate, delicately (you don't want to deflate the egg whites).
- Divide evenly into ramekins or a bowl and refrigerate 4 hours.
- You might want to let the mousse sit out for ~5 minutes before serving, so it loses its rubber-texture.
6 comments:
yummmmmmmmmm. seriously not a huge sweets fan, but this looks awesome. might have to try the apple cin oatmeal cookies soon too!
Wow how succulent! Would love to try this. I have a yummy recipe for chocolate cake:
http://foodhogger.com/2009/03/22/zucchini-chocolate-orange-cake/
Let me know if you try it!
Thanks for dropping by my blog.
Mmm, I love chocolate, this looks scrummy!
Well I think I'm going to have to put the healthy eating on pause for this one. That just looks too freaking good.
And, I so hear ya on the bucket of paint. As soon as it stops raining I'm dragging my desk outside and giving it a makeover!
That looks amazing!!
Cool idea! Giving in to what you really want (something ridiculously decadent) probably curbs cravings for less gourmet things...like the baking cabinet's semisweet chocolate chips I resort to when I'm feeling desperate!
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