Frans dark chocolate mousse
- Yield:1 quart bowl
- Time:4 hrs, 20 mins show details
Fran’s Chocolate [1] is a Seattle based choclatier. She makes some of the best truffles I have ever come across. This receipe comes from a Facebook post [1], and every time I make it, it’s a hit.
Note, the yield is an eyeball guess.
Ingredients
- 5Eggs
- ½ cupSugar
- ⅓ cupWater
- 8 ouncesBittersweet Chocolate, Finely chopped
- 1 cupHeavy cream
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Preparation
- 5 mins
In the top of a double boiler or in a heat-proof bowl, whisk the yolks and sugar together until pale yellow and thick.
- 5 mins
Stir in the water. Place over simmering water and cook, whisking vigorously, until the mixture is quite thick and coats the back of a spoon, about 160 degrees.
- 5 mins
Remove from the heat and add the finely chopped chocolate. Stir until melted. Continue stirring until the mixture is cool to the touch.
- 5 mins
In a separate bowl, whisk the cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold into the melted chocolate mixture.
- 4 hrs
Cover and refrigerate about 4 hours. Serve cold.
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