Ghiradiva Chocolate Mousse Recipe

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Ghiradiva Chocolate Mousse
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Ingredients:

  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 1 oz ghiradelli 100% cacao unsweetened chocolate

Directions:

  1. Beat egg yolks on high speed until thick and lemon colored, about 3 minutes.
  2. Gradually add sugar then beat.
  3. Heat 1/2 cup cream in saucepan over medium heat just until hot, do not boil.
  4. Gradually add 1/2 of the hot cream into the egg yolk mixture then combine back into hot cream in saucepan.
  5. Cook over low heat, about 5 mins., stirring constantly, until mixture is blended and thickens.
  6. Let cool for 10 mins, add chocolate to the mixture and stir until thick, about 5 minutes.
  7. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours, stirring occasionally until chilled.
  8. Beat remaining 3/4 cup cream in chilled bowl on high until stiff peaks form.
  9. Mix 1/4 cup of whipped cream into chocolate mixture until blended.
  10. Fold remaining whipped cream gradually into chocolate mixture until well blended.
  11. Spoon mixture into cups and refrigerate any remaining dessert.
  12. Garnish with whipped cream.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 278.95 Kcal (1168 kJ)
Calories from fat 208.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.14g 36%
Cholesterol 194.43mg 65%
Sodium 73.31mg 3%
Potassium 90.2mg 2%
Total Carbs 13.61g 5%
Sugars 10.59g 42%
Dietary Fiber 0.08g 0%
Protein 5.64g 11%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 59.7mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 237.95 Kcal (996 kJ)
Calories from fat 177.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.74g 36%
Cholesterol 165.85mg 65%
Sodium 62.53mg 3%
Potassium 76.94mg 2%
Total Carbs 11.61g 5%
Sugars 9.03g 42%
Dietary Fiber 0.07g 0%
Protein 4.81g 11%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 4%
Calcium 50.9mg 6%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.5
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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