Chocolate Mousse Imperiale
- 8 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 9 tablespoons raspberry liqueur
- 1 cup plus 8 tablespoons chilled whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 cups fresh raspberries
- 2 ounces good-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Bakers), chopped
- Stir bittersweet chocolate and butter in large metal bowl set over saucepan of simmering water until smooth.
- Remove from over water.
- Stir in 6 tablespoons liqueur.
- Cool to room temperature, whisking occasionally, about 30 minutes.
- Beat 1 cup cream with 2 tablespoons sugar in medium bowl to soft peaks.
- Fold into chocolate mixture.
- Toss 2 cups berries with remaining 3 tablespoons liqueur in small bowl.
- Divide berry mixture among 6 wineglasses.
- Spoon mousse over.
- Arrange remaining 1 cup berries around edge of mousse in glasses.
- Cover and refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.
- Stir white chocolate and 2 tablespoons cream in medium metal bowl set over saucepan of barely simmering water until melted and smooth.
- Remove the bowl from over water.
- Cool chocolate to room temperature.
- Beat remaining 6 tablespoons cream in another medium bowl to soft peaks.
- Fold cream into white chocolate mixture.
- Refrigerate mixture until firm, about 1 hour.
- Pipe or dollop the white chocolate cream atop center of each mousse.
- (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
- Cover and chill.)
bittersweet, unsalted butter, raspberry liqueur, chilled whipping cream, sugar, fresh raspberries, white chocolate
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/chocolate-mousse-imperiale-102147 (may not work)