Julia Child'S Mousseline Au Chocolat (Chocolate Mousse) Recipe

Name: Julia Child'S Mousseline Au Chocolat (Chocolate Mousse)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 egg yolks; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup orange liqueur; 6 ounces semisweet baking chocolate; 4 tablespoons strong coffee; 6 ounces softened unsalted butter; 4 egg whites; 1 pinch salt; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 2 cups of whipped cream sweetened with powdered sugar

Servings: persons

4 egg yolks
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup orange liqueur
6 ounces semisweet baking chocolate
4 tablespoons strong coffee
6 ounces softened unsalted butter
4 egg whites
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 cups of whipped cream sweetened with powdered sugar

1
beat the egg yolks and sugar together until thick, pale yellow, and forms a ribbon.
2
beat in the orange liqueur.
3
set mixing bowl over a pan of almost simmering water and beat for 3 to 4 minutes.
4
set mixing bowl over a pan of cold water and beat for 3 to 4 minutes more until it is the consistency of mayonnaise.
5
melt chocolate with coffee in a double boiler.
6
remove from heat and slowly beat in the butter slowly and a bit at a time to make a smooth cream.
7
beat the chocolate into the egg yolks and sugar.
8
beat the egg whites and salt until soft peaks are formed.
9
sprinkle on sugar and beat until stiff peaks are formed.
10
stir 1/4 of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture.
11
fold in the rest of the egg whites.
12
put into serving dish, cups, champagne flutes, etc.
13
refrigerate for at least two hours.
14
top with whipped cream.

1222

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

Carbs

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: 4 egg yolks, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup orange liqueur, 6 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, and more.

Yes, Julia Child'S Mousseline Au Chocolat (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.

Julia Child'S Mousseline Au Chocolat (Chocolate Mousse)

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