Chocolate Mousse

Serves: 5

Kirstin Bosco

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

45

Spice

49

Sweetness

52

Sourness

45

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsp

Cornstarch

1 cup

Water

2

Eggs

Directions:

1

In a small saucepan whisk together granulated sugar and cornstarch and add water and egg, whisking until smooth

2

Bring mixture to a boil over moderate heat, whisking and simmer, whisking vigorously, 1 minute

3

Remove pan from heat and add chocolate and eau-de-vie or liqueur, stirring until chocolate is melted

4

Transfer mixture to a metal bowl set in a bowl of ice and cold water and beat until cold and lightened in color

5

In a bowl, beat cream until it just holds stiff peaks and fold into chocolate mixture gently, but thoroughly

6

Chill mousse, covered, at least 30 minutes and up to 2 days

7

Serve with whipped cream and chocolate curls