Sweets: Chocolate Mousse
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
1/2 lb. German sweet chocolate
3 T. water
4 egg yolks
4 egg whites
2 T. powdered sugar
2 c. whipped cream
1 1/2 pkg. ladyfingers Recipe
Melt chocolate in a double boiler. Add water and blend. Remove from heat and pour into mixing bowl. Add egg yolks, one at a time, being vigorously. Add powdered sugar. Fold in beaten egg white and 1 cup of whipped cream, whipped. Trim 1/2-inch off one end of ladyfingers and line the sides of a 9-inch springform pan with the cut ladyfingers, curved end up. Use the rest of the ladyfingers to cover the bottom. Tear into small pieces to fill any gaps or holes in the bottom of the pan. Pour chocolate mixture into pan. Chill overnight.
Before serving, whip remaining 1 cup cream. Add 1/4 cup sugar and whip until stiff. Spread over top of the mousse and decorate with chocolate curls. Use a vegetable peeler on soft chocolate squares to form long curls. Keep mousse refrigerated until ready to serve.
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