This mousse has the perfect amount of bittersweet chocolate flavor, and the addition of the coffee and rum give it a great depth of flavor. I love it because its not overly sweet. I have made this on holidays and also for parties, putting the mousse in individual serving cups for guests.
TIPS: This mousse should be eaten within a day of making it. You could substitute the rum for another liqueur that goes well with chocolate, such as kaluah. You also can change up the toppings that you put on this mousse.
Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients
- 9 oz semisweet chocolate
- 3 oz unsweetened chocolate
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 4 large eggs, room temperature, separated
- 1 Tbsp strong brewed coffee
- 1 Tbsp rum (or use another Tbsp strong coffee)
- 1 1/2 C heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- whipped cream and chocolate shavings for serving
Instructions
- Melt both chocolates in top of a double boiler over simmering water.
- Whisk the 2 whole eggs and 4 egg yolks together in large bowl until blended. Whisk in the rum (if using) and coffee.
- Add a couple of tablespoons of the warm chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, whisking very vigorously so the eggs do not curdle. Whisk in remaining chocolate, whisking vigorously. Let cool to room temperature.
- Meanwhile, using an electric mixer on high speed, beat the cream in a medium size mixing bowl until soft peaks form, about 1-2 minutes. Chill in the refrigerator.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy, about 15 seconds. Gradualy add the sugar and continue beeating until the whites form soft peaks, about 30 seconds more.
- Add 1/3 of the egg whites to the chocolate mixture and whisk to loosen the mixture, then gently fold in the rest of the whites with a rubber spatula. Gently fold in the cream with the spatula until completely incorporated.
- Spoon the mousse into a 2-quart serving bowl or 8 individual dessert cups. Cover with plastic wrap , leaving a hole in the wrap for steam to escape, and refrigerate immediately for at least 6 hours to set.
- Serve topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Eat within 1 day of making.
- Enjoy!