Chocolate Mousse

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Hubby claims he’s not a big dessert guy. Or a big chocolate guy. I have a hard time believing that because no matter what I bake, he always wants a bite. But even after everything I’ve made, this chocolate mousse is one of his favorites of all time. We literally have to hide the bowl so there is enough to share with others.

Hubby’s mom makes this for every holiday that we’re home. I’ve never tried to make this, but she gave me the recipe and permission to post it on here (thanks N!)

This mousse is best the day it’s made. If you need to make it in advance, be sure to give it a good stir prior to serving.

Chocolate Mousse

Yield: ~20 servings

Ingredients:

6 eggs, at room temp, washed with soap and water, 5 separated, 1 slightly beaten
1 pint heavy cream
1/2 lb chocolate
1/3 c powdered sugar

Directions:

Using the whisk attachment on a stand mixer, beat the 5 egg whites until stiff. In a separate bowl, whip cream with powdered sugar.

In a small saucepan, melt the chocolate. Add the beaten egg and mix together. Beat in the egg yolks of the 5 separated eggs. Mix chocolate mixture together with whipped cream. Carefully fold in the egg whites. Refrigerate 2-3 hours.

Note, if using white chocolate, it needs to be melted with some liquor, milk, or cream.

Recipe from Hubby's mom

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9 Responses to “Boogity”

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Fun and Fearless in Beantown — October 29, 2010 at 12:52 pm

This sounds like a no-fuss kind of treat! I’m not sure if you’ve sold me on the orange filling but the treats do look festive!
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theblogisthenewblack — October 29, 2010 at 1:15 pm

Easy and festive! Love it!
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Rachel @ The Avid Appetite — October 29, 2010 at 3:46 pm

I love holiday Oreos! It is a little weird, but at the end of the day, nothing beats an Oreo.
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Nutmeg Nanny — October 29, 2010 at 8:52 pm

I love it! It just screams Halloween! It’s also a great way to use up leftover Halloween candy….if there are leftovers
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Molly Jean — October 30, 2010 at 7:07 pm

GORGEOUS and delicious. My favorite combo
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Daisy — November 1, 2010 at 4:00 am

it looks awesome! nothing wrong with orange oreo filling this time of year!!
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We Are Not Martha — November 1, 2010 at 4:25 am

Halloween bark is the best and yours look awesome!! I love making it for Valentine’s Day, too

Sues
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Eliana — November 1, 2010 at 3:43 pm

These look super cute and super super delicious!
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Nikki (Pennies on a Platter) — November 3, 2010 at 11:41 pm

Ha! I love the name, Boogity! Very cute and looks really good!

Chocolate Mousse