Fruity Chocolate Mousse

Name: Fruity Chocolate Mousse
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups (500 mL) 35 % cream; 1 tbsp (15 mL) sugar; 1 tbsp (5 mL) vanilla extract; 4 oz (120 g) semisweet chocolate in chunks; 5 egg yolks; 1 tbsp (15 mL) strong instant coffee (diluted in 2 tsp /10 ml boiling water); 5 egg whites; Choice of fruit (bananas; kiwis; strawberries; litchis; etc.) trimmed and sliced

This is the Fruity Chocolate Mousse recipe.

Prep: 15 min - 20 min
Cooking: 5 min
Refrigeration: 1 h

Yields 6 servings

Ingredients

2 cups (500 mL) 35 % cream
1 tbsp (15 mL) sugar
1 tbsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
4 oz (120 g) semisweet chocolate in chunks
5 egg yolks
1 tbsp (15 mL) strong instant coffee (diluted in 2 tsp /10 ml boiling water)
5 egg whites
Choice of fruit (bananas, kiwis, strawberries, litchis, etc.) trimmed and sliced

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Preparation

Whip cream until stiff, stirring in sugar and vanilla extract. Set aside.

In double boiler, melt chocolate while stirring. Turn off heat. Stir in egg yolks gently, one at a time. Stir in diluted instant coffee. Let cool for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Fold in chocolate mixture. Set aside.

Arrange some fruit in large dessert cups, see through if available. Top alternately with chocolate mousse and whipped cream. Repeat process. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Tips

Note: This recipe contains raw or lightly cooked eggs. Foods containing raw or lightly cooked eggs may be harmful to vulnerable people such as young children, the elderly, pregnant women and people with weak immune systems.