*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *
 
                           Chocolate Mousse (2)
 
Recipe By     : Eileen
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Mousses

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      c             Semisweet chocolate chips
   4      tb            Coffee -- strong
   4                    Egg yolks
     3/4  c             Sugar
     1/4  c             Orange liqueur
     3/4  c             Unsalted butter -- softened
   4                    Egg whites -- room temperature
   1      pn            Salt
   2      tb            Sugar
 
Combine chocolate and coffee in double boiler over almost-simmering
water. Stir until chocolate begins to melt, then go to next step.
Beat egg yolks while gradually adding sugar.  Beat 2 or 3 minutes
until mixture is thick, pale, and forms a slowly dissolving ribbon
when beater is lifted. Beat in the liqueur. Set mixing bowl in a pan
of almost-simmering water. Beat at moderate speed until warm and
foamy. Remove from heat and beat until cool. Stir chocolate until
smooth, gradually beat in butter. Beat this mixture into the yolk
mixture, set aside.
 
Beat egg whites slowly until they begin to foam, add salt. Increase
speed gradually to fast. Beat until soft peaks are formed. Sprinkle
in sugar and beat until stiff peaks are formed. Stir one fourth of
the egg whites into the chocolate. Scoop the rest on top and
delicately fold them in. Immediately turn the mousse into a serving
bowl, lightly oiled metal mold, or individual cups. Cover and chill
overnight. Serve with whipped cream if desired.

 
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