Finest Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Serves 10

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 4 egg whites, room temperature
  • 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
  • 2 cups whipping cream, whipped to soft peaks
  • 1 cup cocoa, unsweetened
  • 4 oz chocolate, semi-sweet, melted, cooled to room temperature
  • 3 tbsp instant espresso powder

    • Instructions:

    1. Heat sugar and water in heavy saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally and brushing down any crystals from sides of pan with brush dipped in cold water.
    2. Increase heat and boil until mixture registers 240 F (soft ball stage) on a candy thermometer.
    3. Meanwhile, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
    4. Slowly pour in hot syrup, beating until mixture is cool, about 5 minutes Gently fold in whipped cream, cocoa, melted chocolate and espresso.
    5. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.