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Chocolate Mousse

SUBMITTED BY: Judy Spencer PHOTO BY: pjreme

"Judy Spencer of San Diego, California treasures this recipe for rich mousse she learned from a friend. 'I love to cook and have tons of recipes, but this one is a favorite and always draws raves. Best of all, it's easy to make,' she says."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 24 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
READY IN  20 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • Whipped cream

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a small heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips with water over low heat; stir until smooth. Stir a small amount of hot chocolate mixture into egg yolk; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool, stirring several times.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat whipping cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Fold in cooled chocolate mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2006 by Mandy
Excellent recipe! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2007 by Jessica
Easy and so good! Great with whip cream on top! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2007 by DIA565
I substituted dark chocolate chips and omitted the sugar and it came out AMAZING. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2007 by holliadams
This was good, but not incredible like I expected. I think I'm looking for a mousse with more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2008 by LUPPYMONSTER
So simple and good! My husband made it for me for a special dinner and I have been having him... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2007 by Sarie5
Very easy to make. Very good!!!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2008 by mayura
My sister loved it. =D This is a great recipe, no raw eggs, alcohol, butter or an obscene... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2008 by LISONTI
This recipe was incredibly easy and delicious! I had to double the recipe to have enough for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2007 by Jill B
OH my gosh, this is so good! Maybe the best ever. I replaced the water and vanilla with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2007 by Shmuffin
Quick, easy, YUMMMMM!! I made it exactly as the recipe stated. MORE

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