RECIPES
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AMANDA GICHARU-KEMOLI
This is a tasty but simple dessert the whole family can prepare together in true Mother’s Day tradition. When
it comes to chocolate and company - the more the merrier!
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
Makes 6 – 8 Servings
INGREDIENTS
1 3/4 cups whipping cream
1 1/2 cups quality semi-sweet (35 percent pure) chocolate, chopped
3 ounces espresso or strong coffee
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon flavorless, granulated gelatin
Chill 1 1/2 cups whipping cream in refrigerator. Chill metal mixing bowl and mixer beaters in freezer.
On top of a double boiler (a metal mixing bowl placed on top of a pan of simmering water), combine chopped
chocolate, coffee, vanilla and butter. Melt over barely simmering water, stirring constantly. Remove from heat
while a couple of chunks are still visible. Cool, stirring occasionally to just above body temperature.
Pour remaining 1/4 cup whipping cream into a metal measuring cup and sprinkle in the gelatin. Allow gelatin
to “bloom” for 10 minutes.
Then carefully heat by swirling the measuring cup over a low gas flame or candle (do not boil or gelatin will
be damaged). Stir mixture into the cooled chocolate and set aside.
In the chilled mixing bowl, beat cream to medium peaks. Stir 1/4 of the whipped cream into the chocolate
mixture to lighten it. Fold in the remaining whipped cream in two portions.
There may be streaks of whipped cream in the chocolate and that is fine. Do not over work the mousse.
Spoon into bowls or martini glasses and chill for at least 1 hour. Garnish with fruit
(berries of any kind) and serve.
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