Mocha Chocolate Mousse

Mocha Chocolate Mousse
If $1.99 per serving falls in your budget, Mocha Chocolate Mousse might be an amazing vegetarian recipe to try. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains around 9g of protein, 55g of fat, and a total of 584 calories. Head to the store and pick up bittersweet chocolate baking bars, strong-brewed coffee, sugar, and a few other things to make it today. It will be a hit at your valentin day event. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 2 hours and 55 minutes.

Instructions

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Microwave chocolate in a large microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 1 minute or until slightly melted.
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Bring coffee, next 3 ingredients, and 2/3 cup cream to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat.
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Pour cream mixture over chocolate in bowl.
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Let stand 15 seconds, and stir until smooth. Cool completely (about 30 minutes).
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Beat remaining 1 cup cream at high speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer, using a whisk attachment, until foamy; gradually add sugar, beating until soft peaks form. Stir in 1/2 cup coffee mixture until blended; gradually fold in remaining coffee mixture. (
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Mixture will be loose.)
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Spoon chocolate mixture into a shallow 2-qt. bowl or 6 (8- to 10-oz.) glasses. Cover with plastic wrap (without touching mousse), and chill 2 to 3 hours.
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Serve with cookies, if desired, and toppings.
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Note: We tested with Walkers Pure Butter Assorted Shortbread cookies. Warm shortbread in the oven at 350 for 5 minutes so they taste freshly baked.
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Make-Ahead Tip: Refrigerate mousse, without desired toppings, up to 2 days.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In2 hrs, 55 m.
Servings6
Health Score18
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