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Chocolate Mousse Cupcakes with Whipped Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
"Chocolate Mousse Cupcakes with fresh strawberry cream cheese frosting. Rich, silky, and so much easier than traditional chocolate mousse!..."
INGREDIENTS
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6 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped (I preferred this with bittersweet)
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6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
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Heaping 1/4 teaspoon espresso or instant coffee powder
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3 large eggs, whites and yolks separated
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6 tablespoons sugar, divided
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Sliced fresh strawberries, optional for serving
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4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened (do not use fat free)
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5 1/2 tablespoons powdered sugar, divided
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1/2 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
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2 drops red food coloring (optional)
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3/4 cupheavy cream
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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