Chocolate Mouse

Posted by HF 1 (773 days ago)

Does anyone know of a good chocolate mouse receipe?

(I am based in Hong Kong)

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Posted by raincatcher (772 days ago)

Do you mean mousSe? Or a mouse-shape chocolate?

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Posted by ginger33 (772 days ago)

I think the answer would have to be Mousse!! Don't suppose you know one do you??

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Posted by Claire (771 days ago)

This is called Rich Chocolate Mousse:

Serves 4

Ingredients
170g dark chocolate
4 free-range eggs, separated
Shot of liqueur, such as Cointreau or amaretto

To decorate
Whipped cream
Grated chocolate


Method
1. Place the chocolate into a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water and melt it, taking care not to let the chocolate overheat.
2. Meanwhile, whisk the egg whites until they form soft peaks.
3. Stir the liqueur into the beaten egg yolks and add to the melted chocolate.
4. Pour the chocolate mixture into the egg whites and gently fold together.
5. Divide evenly between four ramekins and transfer to the refrigerator to chill. Decorate with whipped cream and grated chocolate.



A basic one, serves 2-4:

Ingredients
200ml double cream
2 tbsp icing sugar
100g dark chocolate

Method
1. Whip the cream and sugar in a large bowl to form soft peaks.
2. Place the chocolate into a bowl, sat over a pan of simmering water and allow to melt.
3. Stir the melted chocolate into the cream, until combined.
4. Place in the fridge to chill for up to 20 minutes or longer.

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Posted by HF 1 (771 days ago)

Thank you very much - can't wait to try it....and it looks simple enough even I can make it!

(I am based in Hong Kong)