Valentines Day Chocolate Mousse Recipe

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Valentines Day Chocolate Mousse
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Directions:

  1. Melt chocolate chips in the top half of a double boiler over hot, but not simmering water.
  2. Scald milk with 1 cup of the sugar until dissolved.
  3. Do not boil.
  4. Slowly stir hot milk mixture into the melted chocolate.
  5. Stir until smooth with a wire whisk at all times.
  6. Beat eggs lightly and slowly pour into the chocolate mixture stirring vigorously with the whisk at all times.
  7. Cook mixture, stirring constantly with the whisk until thick and creamy, about 20 minutes.
  8. Keep water in the bottom half of the double boiler just below a simmer.
  9. Thickened mixture will have the consistency of chocolate pudding. Remove from heat and stir in your choice of liqueur.
  10. Cool to room temperature.
  11. Do not chill.
  12. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar to the heavy cream and beat until stiff.
  13. Fold the chocolate mixture into the whipped cream until thoroughly blended.
  14. Spoon mixture into a large (about 6 cups) crystal serving bowl. Cover and chill until firm, at least one hour.
  15. Garnish mousse with sweetened whipped cream and grated or curled chocolate.
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  17. Perfect chocolate curls:
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  19. The secret to making perfect chocolate curls lies in the chocolate and not in the maker. The softer the chocolate, the smoother the curls. ..everyday milk chocolate to be the best curler around. Simply draw an ordinary potato peeler evenly across the smooth side of a thick milk chocolate candy bar. Because the chocolate melts so readily in your hand, it will be easier to break the bar into smaller squares and place them on the counter for curling. The more pressure you apply, the thicker the curl. It will only take a few minutes for you to get the hang of it!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2017.82 Kcal (8448 kJ)
Calories from fat 1127.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 125.32g 193%
Cholesterol 144.1mg 48%
Sodium 61.9mg 3%
Potassium 114.49mg 2%
Total Carbs 280.96g 94%
Sugars 229.62g 918%
Dietary Fiber 17.75g 71%
Protein 4.68g 9%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Iron 21.7mg 121%
Calcium 79mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 398.61 Kcal (1669 kJ)
Calories from fat 222.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.76g 193%
Cholesterol 28.47mg 48%
Sodium 12.23mg 3%
Potassium 22.62mg 2%
Total Carbs 55.5g 94%
Sugars 45.36g 918%
Dietary Fiber 3.51g 71%
Protein 0.92g 9%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1%
Iron 4.3mg 121%
Calcium 15.6mg 8%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 50
    Points
  • 62
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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