mocha marshmallow mousse

Mission Viejo, CA
Updated on Mar 18, 2012

Here’s a great way to makes a light and fluffy chocolate mousse without whipping egg whites. Marshmallows, which are, after all, a type of meringue, give the mousse structure. Serve this to grownups and see if they can guess the secret ingredient.Unknown Source

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Ingredients

  • - 3/4 cup whole or 2 % milk
  • - 4 cups mini marshmallows
  • - 3 oz. bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • - 2 tsp. instant espresso powder
  • - 3/4 cup cold heavy cream
  • - 1 tsp. vanilla extract

How To Make mocha marshmallow mousse

  • Step 1
    Mix milk, marshmallows, chocolate and espresso powder in medium heavy pan and heat oven low heat, whisking constantly, til marshmallows and chocolate are melted and incorporated. Set pan in bowl of ice water and let stand, whisking often, til cool and thick, 15 o 20 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, mix the heavy cream and vanilla in medium bowl. Whip with electric mixer on high til cream just holds stiff peaks. Fold cooled chocolate mixture into whipped cream, leaving some streaks. Spoon into dessert goblets and serve at once or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 1 day before serving. Serves 4

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