Friday, January 29, 2010

Rum Chocolate Mousse

This recipe is really easy once you realize you are making "Mousse"!


Rum Chocolate Mousse

Cook over low heat, until dissolved, but not brown:
1/2 C Sugar
2 to 4 Tbsp Rum

Melt in a double boiler:
1/4 lb (4 squares) semisweet chocolate

When the chocolate is melted, stir in:
2 to 3 Tbsp. whipping cream

Add the sugar/rum syrup to the melted chocolate and stir until smooth. When it is cool, Fold in:
2 stiffly beaten egg whites

Fold the combination very gently into
2C whipped cream

Chill in pretty dessert glasses at least 2 hours before serving.

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