Brandy Chocolate Mousse Recipe
This brandy chocolate mousse really has that great brandy flavor. And, what's more, the brandy and chocolate in this brandy chocolate mousse make a dealy combination. You'll understand better after taking a bite of it.
Ingredients
1 (6 ounce) package semisweet chocolate morsels
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter
4 eggs, separated
2 tablespoons brandy
1/4 cup sifted powdered sugar
Whipped cream (optional)
Directions
Combine chocolate and butter in top of a double boiler; bring water to a boil.
Reduce heat to low; cook until chocolate melts.
Remove from heat; stir in egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Cool.
Stir in brandy and sugar; beat well.
Beat egg whites (at room temperature) at high speed of an electric mixer until stiff peaks form; gentiy fold egg whites into chocolate mixture.
Spoon into stemmed glasses, or individual serving dishes; chill until set.
Garnish with whipped cream, if desired.
Reduce heat to low; cook until chocolate melts.
Remove from heat; stir in egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Cool.
Stir in brandy and sugar; beat well.
Beat egg whites (at room temperature) at high speed of an electric mixer until stiff peaks form; gentiy fold egg whites into chocolate mixture.
Spoon into stemmed glasses, or individual serving dishes; chill until set.
Garnish with whipped cream, if desired.
