Quick Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate mousse is easy with this recipe that is rich but not too sweet, and a nip of brandy to make it a little more fun and delicious.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 2 eggs
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chunks
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee
- 4 tablespoons brandy (or try orange liqueur)
- Whipped cream and sprinkles for garnish optional
Instructions
- Whip the cream in a stand mixer over medium speed with the whisk until soft peaks form.
- Mix the sugar and water in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Stir as needed.
- Combine the eggs, chocolate, and coffee in a blender. Pour in the warm sugar mixture and pulse a few times until the hot sugar mixture melts the chocolate.
- Add the brandy and pulse for another 30 seconds or until everything is combined and melted together.
- Use a rubber spatula to gently fold the chocolate mixture into the whipped cream in the mixing bowl until just combined.
- Pour into individual serving dishes, or a larger serving dish that can be covered tightly with a lid or plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight
- Serve once thoroughly chilled, and decorate with whipped cream and sprinkles as desired.