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Mousse al Cioccolato e caffè

Mocha Mousse

square Servings: 4
square Preparation: 15 minutes + 6 hours refrigeration
square Cooking: None
  • 75 ml square 1/3 cup35% cream
  • 120 g square 4 ozbittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 50 ml square 1/4 cupbutter
  • 30 ml square 2 tbspespresso coffee at room temperature
  • 3 egg whites
  • 50 ml square 1/4 cupsugar
  • 3egg yolks
  • As requiredshaved chocolate
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In a bowl, whip the cream until it forms soft peaks. Refrigerate.

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Place the chocolate, butter and coffee in the bowl of a bain marie or top of a double boiler (with the water below barely simmering) and stir until the mixture is smooth. Remove the bowl and set aside to cool to room temperature.

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Beat the eggs whites, adding the sugar a little at a time, until they form soft peaks. Set aside at room temperature.

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Whisk the egg yolks into the cooled chocolate mixture. Fold the egg whites gently into the chocolate, one-third at a time.

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Fold the whipped cream carefully into the chocolate until thoroughly incorporated.

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Transfer the mousse to one large serving bowl or individual dessert dishes.

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Refrigerate 6 hours before serving. Decorate with chocolate shavings.

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