Chocolate Mousse Recipe
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Chocolate Mousse

By: Judy Spencer 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (101)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

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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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2007 by Jill B   view full review
OH my gosh, this is so good! Maybe the best ever. I replaced the water and vanilla with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2007 by holliadams   view full review
This was good, but not incredible like I expected. I think I'm looking for a mousse with more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2008 by LISONTI   view full review
This recipe was incredibly easy and delicious! I had to double the recipe to have enough for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2008 by mayura   view full review
My sister loved it. =D This is a great recipe, no raw eggs, alcohol, butter or an obscene...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2007 by DIA565   view full review
I substituted dark chocolate chips and omitted the sugar and it came out AMAZING.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2006 by Mandy   view full review
Excellent recipe!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2010 by JX   view full review
Amazingly tasty! This recipe is simple and healthy without adding any butter or other...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2008 by LUPPYMONSTER   view full review
So simple and good! My husband made it for me for a special dinner and I have been having him...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2011 by elise   view full review
It was Delicious! I recently went on a cruise and they had chocolate mousse on it. It tasted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2010 by Party of 6 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very simple and rich. My family inhaled it. It is a tad bitter - like dark chocolate and my...

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