Chocolate Mousse

Name: Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients: 3/4 cup (175 mL) granulated sugar; 1/2 cup (125 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/4 cup (50 mL) water; 1 tbsp (15 mL) instant coffee granules; 5 eggs, separated; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt; 2 tbsp (25 mL) orange flavored liqueur (or 2 tbsp/25 mL fortified orange juice concentrate); 1/4 cup (50 mL) toasted sliced almonds (see Notes)

8 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup (175 mL) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (125 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup (50 mL) water
1 tbsp (15 mL) instant coffee granules
5 eggs, separated
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
2 tbsp (25 mL) orange flavored liqueur (or 2 tbsp/25 mL fortified orange juice concentrate)
1/4 cup (50 mL) toasted sliced almonds (see Notes)

Directions

1

In a small saucepan, stir together sugar, cocoa, water and coffee granules; cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until smooth and thickened.
2

Beat egg yolks; whisk into cocoa mixture and cook for about 1 minute.
3

Let cool.
4

Meanwhile, in a clean bowl, using an electric mixer, beat egg whites and salt on high speed until stiff peaks form.
5

Stir orange-flavored liqueur into cooled cocoa mixture Fold in egg whites.
6

Spoon into glass dishes, demitasse cups or wine glasses Sprinkle with toasted almonds.
7

This recipe contains raw egg whites.
8

If the food safety of raw eggs is a concern for you, use pasteurized eggs.
9

Many grocery stores now carry pasteurized eggs in their shells.