Mousse Au Chocolat (Belgium)

Name: Mousse Au Chocolat (Belgium)
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped; 1/4 cup coffee, brewed strong; 4 large egg whites; 2 tablespoons powdered sugar; 1/4 cup whipping cream; 1 teaspoon dark rum (optional); 2 ounces chocolate, shaved for garnish

Submitted by Sydney Mike

"This recipe was found on www.recipes.wuzzle.org where it was adapted from Everybody Eats Well in Belgium. I'm posting it here as I look forward to the ZWT6! The preparation time does not include the several hours needed for the mousse to firm up in the refrigerator."

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 4

ingredients

5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
¹⁄₄ cup coffee, brewed strong
4 large egg whites
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
¹⁄₄ cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon dark rum (optional)
2 ounces chocolate, shaved for garnish

directions

In the top of a double boiler, combine the chopped bittersweet chocolate & the strong coffee, then set it over simmering water, stirring occasionally until chocolate has melted. Remove from heat & let cool slightly.
Meanwhile with an electric mixer beat egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually beat in the powdered sugar & continue to beat until egg whites hold a stiff peak.
In a separate bowl, beat whipping cream into soft peaks.
Use a spatula to fold the whipped EGG WHITES into the chocolate, & then carefully fold in the whipping cream & the rum.
Spoon the chocolate mousse into 4 glasses & cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for several hours, so that the mousse has time to firm up.
Before serving, garnish with chocolate shavings.