chocolate mousse

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51 Pinches
cordova, TN
Updated on Dec 28, 2009
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 4 - egg whites, room temperature
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 2 cups whipping cream, whipped
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • - espresso powder, instant

How To Make chocolate mousse

  • Step 1
    Heat sugar and water in heavy saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally and brushing down any crystals from sides of pan with brush dipped in cold water.
  • Step 2
    Increase heat and boil until mixture registers 240 (soft ball stage) on a candy thermometer. Meanwhile, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
  • Step 3
    Slowly pour in hot syrup, beating until mixture is cool, about 5 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Gently fold in whipped cream, cocoa, melted chocolate and espresso.
  • Step 5
    Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

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