MOM'S OLD FASHIONED CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 ounces good quality bittersweet chocolate
5 large eggs, separated
2 teaspoons instant espresso dissolved in 1 teaspoon or two of boiling water so it makes a paste; cooled
Slivered toasted almonds
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate in the top of a double boiler. Add yolks, 1 at a time and stir (take care not to scramble). Add the coffee paste and let cool to room temperature. Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold into cooled chocolate mixture.
  • Refrigerate in a big bowl or in individual wine glasses. Serve garnish with slivered toasted almonds and whipped cream piped through a pastry bag.

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