Chocolate-Strawberry Mousse
Chocolate and strawberry are a perfect pairing, and this mouthwatering mousse brings these two fabulous flavors together in one decadent dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 pint basket ripe strawberries, washed, stemmed and halved
- 3 tablespoon(s) orange-flavored liqueur or 3 tbsp. frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
- 1 1/2 ounce(s) water
- 7 1/2 teaspoon(s) sugar, divided
- 1 cup(s) semisweet chocolate pieces
- 1 1/2 cup(s) whipping cream, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
- 1 mint sprig, for garnish
Instructions
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In a bowl, toss strawberries and liqueur or orange juice; cover and refrigerate.
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To make chocolate mousse: In a small saucepan, mix water with 2 tbsp of the sugar.
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Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 1 minute.
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Place chocolate pieces in container of electric blender.
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Immediately add hot sugar mixture.
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Blend until chocolate is melted and smooth.
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In medium bowl, whip 3/4 cup of the cream to form stiff peaks.
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With rubber spatula, fold chocolate into cream to blend thoroughly.
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Cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
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Just before serving, whip the remaining 3/4 cup cream to form soft peaks.
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Beat in the remaining 1/2 tbsp sugar and the vanilla.
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In four 10 to 12 oz stemmed wine glasses or in dessert bowls, layer mousse, whipped cream and strawberries, dividing equally.
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Garnish with mint sprigs.
Nutrition
Calories: 2571.27kcalCarbohydrates: 176.49gProtein: 16.77gFat: 183.56gSaturated Fat: 112.1gCholesterol: 489.09mgSodium: 160.96mgFiber: 17.05gSugar: 150.67g
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