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Chocolate Amaretto Mousse

Chocolate amaretto mousse, made the French way! Taste the difference in every bite! With a hint of sweet almond to make it even more special.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chill Time:2 hours
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: amaretto, Chocolate, mousse
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 370kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur (optional- water can be substituted)
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 large egg whites
  • pinch of kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (vanilla can be substituted)

Instructions

  • Place the butter, chocolate, and amaretto (or water) in a small bowl and microwave in 15 second intervals, stirring, until melted and smooth.  Set aside to cool.
  • Place the egg yolks, sugar, and water in a medium mixing bowl and place over a small pot of barely simmering water.  
  • Cook, whisking, until pale and airy.  
  • Remove from the heat and and continue whisking on medium-high speed until cooled.  
  • Fold in the chocolate mixture.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whip the egg whites and salt until stiff.  
  • Stir in the extract and fold in the chocolate mixture.  
  • Transfer to 4-ounce serving dishes, and chill.

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Nutrition

Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g