Chocolate Mousse Supreme

Recipe Ingredients

8 oz	227g	Bittersweet chocolate - chop
2 tablespoons	30ml	Brandy -or- cognac
6 tablespoons	90ml	Water
2 tablespoons	30ml	Unsalted butter - room temp
3 tablespoons	45ml	Egg yolks (large)
2 tablespoons	30ml	Sugar
1 1/4 cups	296ml	Whipping cream - well chilled

Recipe Instructions

Combine chocolate, brandy and 2 tbls water in medium bowl and set over nearly simmering water. Stir until smooth. Remove from water. Stir in butter until blended. Let cool. Whisk egg yolks with sugar and remaining 4 tbls water in small metal bowl. Set bowl in pan of nearly simmering water. Heat, whisking constantly, until mixture reaches 160F on instant-read or candy thermometer, about l minute.

Immediately remove from water and whisk until cool. Stir into chocolate mixture. Whip cream in large, chilled bowl until nearly stiff. Gently fold into chocolate mixture. Divide mousse among 6 or 7 ramekins or dessert glasses. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours before serving.

Source:
Aviva Garrett Santa Cruz, CA

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