Elegant Amaretto-Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Name: Elegant Amaretto-Chocolate Mousse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate morsels; 18 whole blanched almonds; 1/2 c. Amaretto; 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin; 1/4 c. water; 4 eggs, separated; 1/3 c. sugar; 2 c. milk; 2 c. whipping cream, whipped and divided; 2 (3 oz.) pkg. ladyfingers, split

Servings: persons

1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate morsels
18 whole blanched almonds
1/2 c. Amaretto
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/4 c. water
4 eggs, separated
1/3 c. sugar
2 c. milk
2 c. whipping cream, whipped and divided
2 (3 oz.) pkg. ladyfingers, split

1
Place chocolate in top of a double boiler.
2
Bring water to a boil.
3
Reduce heat to low and cook until chocolate melts.
4
Dip larger end of each almond into chocolate and place on a waxed paper lined cookie sheet.
5
Chill until chocolate is firm.
6
Gradually stir Amaretto into remaining melted chocolate; set aside.
7
Combine gelatin and water in a medium saucepan.
8
Beat egg yolks slightly; stir into gelatin mixture.
9
Add sugar and milk, mixing well.
10
Cook over low heat, stirring until slightly thickened.
11
Remove from heat and stir in chocolate mixture.
12
Chill until consistency of unbeaten egg white.

3450

kcal

Calories

290

Fat

145

Carbs

115

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate morsels, 18 whole blanched almonds, 1/2 c. Amaretto, 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin, and more.

Yes, Elegant Amaretto-Chocolate Mousse falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Elegant Amaretto-Chocolate Mousse

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