Chocolate Mousse Supreme
- 8 ounces chocolate (semi-sweet) bittersweet, chop
- 2 tablespoons brandy
- 6 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted, room temp
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream well chilled
- Combine chocolate, brandy and 2 tablespoons water in medium bowl and set over nearly simmering water.
- Stir until smooth.
- Remove from water.
- Stir in butter until blended.
- Let cool.
- Whisk egg yolks with sugar and remaining 4 tablespoons water in small metal bowl.
- Set bowl in pan of nearly simmering water.
- Heat, whisking constantly, until mixture reaches 160 degrees F on instant-read or candy thermometer, about l minute.
- Immediately remove from water and whisk until cool.
- Stir into chocolate mixture.
- Whip cream in large, chilled bowl until nearly stiff.
- Gently fold into chocolate mixture.
- Divide mousse among 6 or 7 ramekins or dessert glasses.
- Cover and refrigerate 3 hours before serving.
chocolate, brandy, water, butter, egg yolks, sugar, heavy whipping cream well
Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/chocolate-mousse-supreme-38759 (may not work)