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 mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Chill Time:2 hours hrs
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: amaretto, Chocolate, mousse
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 370kcal
- 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)
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.
Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g