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                        "Instant" Chocolate Mousse

Recipe By     : Cooking Live Show #CL8931
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cooking Live                     Import

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      pound         fine quality bittersweet chocolate
   1      cup           heavy whipping cream
   2      tablespoons   dark rum or other liqueur -- optional
   4                    egg whites
     1/2  cup           sugar
                        garnish:
                        chocolate shavings

Cut the chocolate finely and set aside.

In a saucepan, bring the cream to a boil and remove from heat. Add the
chocolate and let stand a few minutes; whisk smooth and pour into a
large bowl. Whisk in the liqueur and cool to room temperature.

In a mixing bowl, combine egg whites and sugar and place over a pan of
simmering water, whisking constantly, until egg whites are hot and
sugar is dissolved. Whip on mixer until cooled and risen in volume -
do not overbeat until egg whites are dry.

Fold meringue into chocolate mixture, and place in bowls or glasses.
Garnish with chocolate shavings just before serving.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings




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