Mousse Au Chocolat à Lhuile Dolive Recipes

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE: MOUSSE AU CHOCOLAT

Steps:

• In the top of a double boiler or in a bowl set over a pot of hot water, melt the chocolate and butter, stirring. Remove from the heat and beat with a heavy wooden spoon until smooth. Return to the heat and 1 at a time, add the yolks, beating well after the addition of each. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large bowl.
• In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks start to form. Add 2 tablespoons of the sugar and beat until stiff.
• In a third bowl, beat the cream until it becomes frothy. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and the Grand Marnier and continue beating until it holds soft peaks.
• Fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture until no white speaks appear. Gradually fold in the whipped cream, reserving about 1/2 cup for garnish.
• Transfer to a large decorative silver or glass bowl and refrigerate until well chilled.
• To serve, spoon the reserved whipped cream on top and garnish with chocolate shavings.

MOUSSE AU CHOCOLAT (CHOCOLATE MOUSSE)

Steps:

• Melt the chocolate over hot, but not boiling, water or place in a very low oven (180-degree).
• Mix the sugar with 1/4 cup of water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Boil 3 to 4 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place the 4 egg yolks in the bowl of an electric mixer.
• Gradually add the sugar syrup, beating constantly.
• Continue beating for 5 to 6 minutes at high speed, or until the mixture is thick and creamy.
• Add the coffee concentrate, Grand Marnier, and softened butter and beat tboroughly.
• Stir in the melted chocolate.
• Beat the egg whites with a rotary or electric beater until stiff and shiny.
• As soon as they are ready, add to the chocolate mixture and beat in with a wire whisk.
• Finally, fold in the whipped cream.
• Pour into a large serving bowl and refrigerate until serving time.

MOUSSE AU CHOCOLAT ET à L'HUILE D'OLIVE

Steps:

• Melt the chocolate over low heat in the top of a double boiler. Cool slightly.
• Beat the egg yolks in an electric mixer with 1/2 cup of the sugar until light. Whisk in the olive oil, brandy, and melted chocolate.
• Beat the egg whites in the clean bowl of an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Then beat in the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, continuing until stiff peaks form. Fold the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture, gently continuing to fold until no streaks of white remain. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours before serving.