Julia Child's Chocolate Mousse Recipe

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Julia Child's Chocolate Mousse
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Directions:

  1. Place the chocolate and 4 Tbsp strong coffee in a small sauce pan and place in a pan of hot water. Stir for a minute or so until melting begins.
  2. Place egg yolks in a bowl and beat, adding the sugar in a thin stream. Continue beating until the mixture is thick, pale and forms a ribbon. Beat in the rum. Set over a pan of almost simmering water and beat for an additional 5 minutes. Test with your finger to make sure the mixture is warmed through.
  3. Allow to cool. It should again form a ribbon and have the consistency of thick creamy mayonnaise.
  4. Stir the chocolate until smooth and gradually add the softened butter. When totally in corporate stir the mixture into the yolks and sugar.
  5. In a clean dry bowl beat the room temperature egg whites. Begin slowly and increase the speed until soft peaks are formed. Sprinkle with 2 TBSP of sugar and a pinch of salt. Continue beating until stiff peaks are formed.
  6. Fold 1/4 of the stiff egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Scoop the remaining egg whites on top and delicately fold them inches.
  7. Place into a mold or serving dishes and chill for several hours or overnight.
  8. Serve with whipped cream if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 382.31 Kcal (1601 kJ)
Calories from fat 162.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.09g 28%
Cholesterol 82.53mg 28%
Sodium 131.06mg 5%
Potassium 86.58mg 2%
Total Carbs 49.63g 17%
Sugars 33.84g 135%
Dietary Fiber 2.54g 10%
Protein 7.91g 16%
Iron 3.8mg 21%
Calcium 18.1mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 290.06 Kcal (1214 kJ)
Calories from fat 123.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.73g 28%
Cholesterol 62.62mg 28%
Sodium 99.43mg 5%
Potassium 65.69mg 2%
Total Carbs 37.66g 17%
Sugars 25.67g 135%
Dietary Fiber 1.93g 10%
Protein 6g 16%
Iron 2.9mg 21%
Calcium 13.8mg 2%

* 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

  • 8.6
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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