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Chocolate Mousse - Barefoot Contessa - Ina Garten Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup freshly brewed coffee
1 tsp instant coffee powder
1/4 cup grand marnier
1 tbsp armagnac or 1 tbsp cognac or 1 tbsp brandy
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
12 tbsp unsalted butter, diced, at room temperature
8 extra-large eggs, separated, at room temperature
1/2 cup sugar , plus
2 tbsp sugar, divided
kosher salt
1/2 cup cold heavy cream
sweetened whipped cream , for decoration

Directions:

In a heat-proof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, melt the two chocolates, coffee, coffee powder, Grand Marnier, Armagnac, and vanilla extract. Cool to room temperature. Beat in the softened butter.
Meanwhile, place the egg yolks and the 1/2 cup of sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on high speed for about 5 minutes, until pale yellow; when you lift the beater, the mixture will fall back on itself in a ribbon. With the mixer on low speed, blend in the chocolate mixture. Transfer to a larger mixing bowl.
Measure 1 cup of egg whites and freeze or discard the rest. Combine the cup of egg whites with a pinch of salt and 1 tablespoon of the remaining sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whisk on high speed until stiff but not dry. Mix half of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture; then fold the rest in carefully with a rubber spatula.
In the same bowl of the electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the heavy cream and the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar until firm. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture. Pour the mousse into a 2-quart serving dish. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for a few hours or overnight and up to a week.
Decorate with sweetened whipped cream just before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	493.93 Kcal (2068 kJ)
Calories from fat	325.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	36.17g	56%
Cholesterol	242.07mg	81%
Sodium	77mg	3%
Potassium	129.67mg	3%
Total Carbs	38.6g	13%
Sugars	25.29g	101%
Dietary Fiber	3.76g	15%
Protein	9.73g	19%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	2.6mg	14%
Calcium	40.3mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	355.83 Kcal (1490 kJ)
Calories from fat	234.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.06g	56%
Cholesterol	174.39mg	81%
Sodium	55.47mg	3%
Potassium	93.41mg	3%
Total Carbs	27.81g	13%
Sugars	18.22g	101%
Dietary Fiber	2.71g	15%
Protein	7.01g	19%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	1.8mg	14%
Calcium	29mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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