Everyone Loves It Chocolate Mousse

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Since this recipe was created, it has been requested at family holidays. I make it in big batches so that people can take some home. It is light and creamy in texture yet rich in flavor!

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Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs
Servings:
18
Yield:
18 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 18 servings

  • 3 (12 ounce) bags semisweet chocolate chips

  • 1 (11.5 ounce) package milk chocolate chips

  • ¾ cup coffee

  • 8 egg yolks

  • 8 cups heavy whipping cream

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 16 egg whites

  • 1 pinch salt

Directions

  1. Melt semisweet chocolate chips and milk chocolate chips in heavy saucepan over very low heat while stirring. Stir coffee into the melted chocolate, remove from heat, and cool to room temperature.

  2. Beat egg yolks, one at a time, into the chocolate mixture.

  3. Beat heavy cream with an electric hand mixer in a large mixing bowl until thickened. Gradually beat sugar into the cream until the mixture is stiff.

  4. Beat egg whites with the salt in a separate glass or metal bowl until stiff peaks form; fold into the cream mixture. Take about 1/3 of the resulting mixture and stir into the chocolate mixture. Scrape remaining cream-and-egg mixture over lightened chocolate base and fold together gently; pour into a serving bowl or individual dessert cups.

  5. Chill in refrigerator until set, about 2 hours.

Editor's Note:

This recipe contains raw egg. We recommend that pregnant women, young children, the elderly, and the infirm do not consume raw egg. Learn more about egg safety from our article, How to Make Your Eggs Safe.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

788 Calories
64g Fat
55g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 788
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 64g 82%
Saturated Fat 39g 193%
Cholesterol 242mg 81%
Sodium 129mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 55g 20%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 46g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 122mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 345mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.