French Chocolate Mousse – a delicious recipe with Egg Yolks, Cognac, Sugar, instant coffee crystals, water, Chocolate. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
In top of Double Boiler combine 4 egg yolks and 1/4 Cup cognac; beat with electric mixer. Add 1/2 Cup sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored. Place over boiling water. (Upper pan should not touch water.) Cook and stir just till mixture thickens slightly, about 10 minutes. Transfer top of boiler to pan of cold water; beat till mixture is consistency of mayonnaise, 3 to 4 minutes. Dissolve 1 teaspoon instant coffee crystals in 1/4 cup hot water. Melt together on 6-oounce package semisweet chocolate pieces and 1/2 cup butter over low heat. Stir in coffee mixture. Remove from heat. Stir in yolk mixture. Beat 4 Egg whites till soft peaks form. Gradually add 1 Tablespoon sugar; beat till stiff peaks. Fold in chocolate mixture. Pour in-to 8 small souffle dishes or sherbets. Cover and chill at least 3 hours or overnight. Serve topped with whipped cream. Makes 8 servings.
833
kcal
Calories
56
g
Fat
57
g
Carbs
28
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 Egg Yolks, 1/4 Cup Cognac, 1/2 Cup Sugar, 1 teaspoon instant coffee crystals, and more.
Yes, French 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.
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