Red Chile-Spiked Chocolate Mousse

Name: Red Chile-Spiked Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin; 4 tablespoons water, divided; 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-process; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons mild-to-medium New Mexican red chile powder, plus more for garnish; 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg; 3/4 cup low-fat milk; 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 8 teaspoons dried egg whites (see Note), reconstituted according to package directions (equivalent to 4 egg whites); 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

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"The idea of chile with chocolate still surprises most people, but the duo pairs beautifully in many chocolate desserts. In this silky, luxurious mousse the chile adds a light but bright accent...."

INGREDIENTS

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1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin

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4 tablespoons water, divided

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2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-process

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1/4 cup granulated sugar

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2 teaspoons mild-to-medium New Mexican red chile powder, plus more for garnish

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1 teaspoon instant espresso powder

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1/8 teaspoon salt

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1 large egg

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3/4 cup low-fat milk

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2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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8 teaspoons dried egg whites (see Note), reconstituted according to package directions (equivalent to 4 egg whites)

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1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

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1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

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