CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE

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A pretty, tart cranberry sauce complements the sweet, fudgy mousse in this outstanding dessert from Barbara Nowakowski of North Tonowanda, New York. Make it the day before the party-how convenient!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings (about 1 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
CRANBERRY SAUCE:
1/3 cup cranberry juice
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 cup jellied cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. In a small heavy saucepan, combine the egg yolk, 1/4 cup cream and corn syrup. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches 160°, about 2 minutes. , Remove from the heat; stir into chocolate mixture. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until cooled and slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Line a 1-qt. bowl with plastic wrap; set aside., In a large bowl, beat remaining cream until it begins to thicken. Add vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Fold into chocolate mixture. Spoon into prepared bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Place the sauce ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate until serving., Just before serving, invert mousse onto a platter; remove plastic wrap. Cut into wedges; serve with cranberry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 28g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Koko Marwat
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I didn't have any cranberries, so I used raspberries instead. It was still delicious!


KI JENN
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This was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Uyi Imafidon
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This was my first time making chocolate mousse and it was a success! Thanks for the great recipe.


Milan Hager
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I loved this recipe! It was easy to follow and the mousse turned out perfect.


luchys hernandez
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This was a great recipe. The mousse was light and fluffy, and the cranberry sauce was the perfect complement.


Laura Dubois
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Delicious!


Aaron Cambell
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This was really easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making this again.


MD: FARUK MIA
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This was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best chocolate mousse he's ever had.


Dedarul islam
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I made this for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chocolate mousse and the cranberry sauce. I'll definitely be making this again.


Lalbux Detho
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This was my first time making chocolate mousse, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the mousse was delicious. I loved the combination of chocolate and cranberry.


Zion Paul
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I've never been a fan of chocolate mousse, but this recipe changed my mind. It was light and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness. The cranberry sauce was a nice touch.


Aftab Laghari
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This chocolate mousse was heavenly! The cranberry sauce added a delightful tartness that perfectly complemented the rich chocolate flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.