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'''Instant Chocolate Mousse''' | '''Instant Chocolate Mousse''' | ||
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==Ingredients== | ==Ingredients== | ||
| − | * ½ [[ | + | * ½ [[Cup|cup]] unsweetened [[Cocoa Powder|cocoa powder]] |
| − | * ¼ cup plus 2 [[ | + | * ¼ cup plus 2 [[Tablespoon|tablespoons]] hot [[Coffee|coffee]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Pinch|Pinch]] of [[Salt|salt]] |
| − | * 1 [[ | + | * 1 [[Pint|pint]] [[Heavy Cream|heavy cream]] (also called [[Whipped Cream|whipping cream]]) |
| − | * ⅔ cup [[ | + | * ⅔ cup [[Powdered Sugar|powdered sugar]] |
| − | * 1 [[ | + | * 1 [[Ounce|ounce]] kirsch (cherry brandy), chocolate brandy, or coffee liqueur |
* 6 chocolate cups or shells | * 6 chocolate cups or shells | ||
| − | * Small [[ | + | * Small [[Chocolate|chocolate bar]] (for [[Garnish|garnish]]) |
| − | * 6 [[ | + | * 6 [[Cherry|maraschino cherries]] |
==Procedure== | ==Procedure== | ||
| − | # In a medium bowl, [[ | + | # In a medium bowl, [[Whisk|whisk]] together the cocoa powder, coffee, and salt. It should whisk easily and have the consistency of melted chocolate. |
# If it is too thick, whisk in another tablespoon of coffee. | # If it is too thick, whisk in another tablespoon of coffee. | ||
# Set aside. | # Set aside. | ||
| − | # In a large bowl, use an [[ | + | # In a large bowl, use an [[Mixer|electric mixer]] on medium-high to whip the cream for 1 minute. |
# Add the powdered sugar and whip for another minute. | # Add the powdered sugar and whip for another minute. | ||
# Add the kirsch and coffee-cocoa powder mixture. | # Add the kirsch and coffee-cocoa powder mixture. | ||
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# If the cups don't sit flat, place a dollop of mousse under them. | # If the cups don't sit flat, place a dollop of mousse under them. | ||
# Squeeze the bag to pipe the mousse into the chocolate cups. | # Squeeze the bag to pipe the mousse into the chocolate cups. | ||
| − | # Use a [[ | + | # Use a [[Vegetable Peeler|vegetable peeler]] to shave the chocolate bar over the mousse-filled cups, letting some of the shavings scatter on the plate. |
# Top each mousse with a cherry. | # Top each mousse with a cherry. | ||
Revision as of 17:59, 5 April 2012
| Instant Chocolate Mousse | |
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| Category: | Mousse recipes |
| Servings: | 6 |
| Time: | 15 minutes, start to finish! |
| Difficulty: |  |
| American cuisine | Vegetarian Cuisine | Holiday Recipes | Dessert
Instant Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons hot coffee
- Pinch of salt
- 1 pint heavy cream (also called whipping cream)
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar
- 1 ounce kirsch (cherry brandy), chocolate brandy, or coffee liqueur
- 6 chocolate cups or shells
- Small chocolate bar (for garnish)
- 6 maraschino cherries
Procedure
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, coffee, and salt. It should whisk easily and have the consistency of melted chocolate.
- If it is too thick, whisk in another tablespoon of coffee.
- Set aside.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on medium-high to whip the cream for 1 minute.
- Add the powdered sugar and whip for another minute.
- Add the kirsch and coffee-cocoa powder mixture.
- Whip on high until stiff peaks form, about another minute.
- Spoon the mousse into a medium plastic bag and twist the top closed.
- Use scissors to snip off one corner (about ½ inch up).
- Arrange the chocolate cups on serving plates.
- If the cups don't sit flat, place a dollop of mousse under them.
- Squeeze the bag to pipe the mousse into the chocolate cups.
- Use a vegetable peeler to shave the chocolate bar over the mousse-filled cups, letting some of the shavings scatter on the plate.
- Top each mousse with a cherry.
Tips, Notes, and Variations
- Refrigerate if not eating immediately.
