CHOCOLATE VELVET MOUSSE
This is a choco-holics dream mousse. It is a staple for me. I use it as a filling for cakes, trifles, eclairs and cream puffs or in terrines, or layered in parfait glasses with berries and angelfood cake cubes. Or - just on it's own, in pretty cups. Very rich, very decadent, absolutely delicious. You must use a high quality chocolate in this.
Provided by P48422
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- NOTE: The flavor of this mousse depends entirely on the chocolate you use.
- Please use the highest quality chocolate you can.
- DO NOT use Bakers chocolate.
- Do not use chocolate chips.
- I like Callabeut, but Sharffenberger, Valhrona, Giardelli-- all are options.
- DIRECTIONS: melt the chocolate, espresso, and rum in the microwave on 50% power for about 2 minutes.
- Stir until smooth.
- Whisk in the yolk and mix well.
- Set aside.
- Using a little dash of vinegar and a paper towel, wipe down the insides of the bowl of your mixer, and the whipping attachment.
- Add the whites and whip until soft peaks form.
- Sprinkle in the sugar, beating on high until stiff, but not dry.
- Fold a quarter of the whites into the chocolate to lighten it, then scrape the remaining whites on top of the chocolate and set aside.
- Beat the cream until it holds its shape (not too stiff) then scrape on top of the whites.
- Fold everything together gently until no streaks of white appear.
- Turn the mousse into your prepared mold, into pretty cups, into custard cups, or whatever you are serving it in and refrigerate until service, at least 2 hours.
- Or just refrigerate in the bowl until needed as a filling for cakes or cream puffs, etc.
- Note: This mousse is very rich and decadent, and it's my favorite because it holds it shape nicely when refrigerated.
- This allows it to be formed into molds and terrines and be sliced or cut.
- It is also a great spreading consistency, and my favorite thing to do with this mousse is use it as a filling for cakes.
- I also like to fold more whipped cream into it (50% mousse, 50% whipped cream) and use it as a filling for eclairs, cream puffs and profiteroles.
- The uses for this mousse are endless.
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Vodounnon Rene
rene_v@hotmail.co.ukOverall, I thought this mousse was very good. It was easy to make and it tasted delicious. I would definitely recommend it.
Raisa Hasanllari
r_hasanllari89@hotmail.co.ukThis mousse is a bit too rich for my taste. I would prefer a lighter dessert.
Bilal bilalakhtar
bilalakhtar89@yahoo.comI'm not a fan of the ganache topping on this mousse. I think it's too sweet.
Soleil Sarive
s_soleil57@yahoo.comThis mousse is the perfect dessert for a romantic dinner. It's so elegant and sophisticated.
Avago
avago@gmail.comI love that this mousse is made with real chocolate. It gives it such a rich and luxurious flavor.
Asif Mubarak
asif@aol.comThis mousse is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth every penny. It's so delicious and decadent.
Elizabeth Cruz
cruze@hotmail.comI've tried several chocolate mousse recipes, and this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Jam Majad
majad@gmail.comThis mousse is the perfect make-ahead dessert. I love that I can make it a day or two ahead of time and just keep it in the fridge.
lakshika Nisha
nisha.lakshika55@hotmail.co.ukI'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I loved this mousse. It was so smooth and creamy.
Rick Lawag
lawagrick@gmail.comThis mousse is so light and fluffy, it's like eating a cloud. I could eat it every day.
Debbie Wass
wassd@gmail.comI love the rich chocolate flavor of this mousse. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Joana Bega
begaj27@gmail.comThis mousse is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious and decadent.
Amman Qureshi
qureshi-a@gmail.comI've made this mousse several times, and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to dessert for dinner parties.
queenystars sk
sk.queenystars@gmail.comThis mousse is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the fridge until I'm ready to serve.
muhammad qurban
qurban48@yahoo.comI made this mousse for a special occasion, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Hussain Mehmood
mehmood.h@hotmail.comThis mousse was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less chocolate next time.
IRFAN Gaming
gaming_i4@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my mousse didn't turn out as light and fluffy as I expected. It was still tasty, but it wasn't quite what I was hoping for.
Hassan Ismail
hassan-ismail@hotmail.comThis mousse was easy to make and turned out great! I used a dark chocolate bar, and it gave the mousse a really rich flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Ans Mohiuddin
mohiuddin76@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of chocolate mousse, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so smooth and creamy, and the flavor was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.
sparky396
sparky39630@yahoo.comThis chocolate velvet mousse was a hit at my dinner party! It was so light and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor was rich and decadent. My guests couldn't stop raving about it.