Julia Child'S Chocolate Mousse – a delicious recipe with chocolate, coffee, butter, egg yolks, rum, egg whites. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Place the chocolate and 4 Tbsp strong coffee in a small sauce pan and place in a pan of hot water. Stir for a minute or so until melting begins.
2
Place egg yolks in a bowl and beat, adding the sugar in a thin stream. Continue beating until the mixture is thick, pale and forms a ribbon. Beat in the rum. Set over a pan of almost simmering water and beat for an additional 5 minutes. Test with your finger to make sure the mixture is warmed through.
3
Allow to cool. It should again form a ribbon and have the consistency of thick creamy mayonnaise.
4
Stir the chocolate until smooth and gradually add the softened butter. When totally in corporate stir the mixture into the yolks and sugar.
5
In a clean dry bowl beat the room temperature egg whites. Begin slowly and increase the speed until soft peaks are formed. Sprinkle with 2 TBSP of sugar and a pinch of salt. Continue beating until stiff peaks are formed.
6
Fold 1/4 of the stiff egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Scoop the remaining egg whites on top and delicately fold them inches.
7
Place into a mold or serving dishes and chill for several hours or overnight.
8
Serve with whipped cream if desired.
1093
kcal
Calories
73
g
Fat
83
g
Carbs
29
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: 1 cup semisweet baking chocolate, 4 tablespoons strong coffee, 6 ounces soft unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), 4 egg yolks, and more.
Yes, Julia Child'S 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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