Chocolate Amaretto Ricotta Mousse Food

CHOCOLATE AMARETTO MOUSSE

Steps:

• Chop the chocolate into pieces and add to the top of a double boiler which is set over barely simmering water and allow to melt undisturbed.
• Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl beat the egg yolks until they are thick and pale, beat in the Amaretto. Add the melted chocolate in a stream, beating until the mixture is combined well.
• In another bowl beat the egg whites until they just hold soft peaks, beat in ¼ cup of the sugar a little at a time and continue to beat the meringue until it holds stiff peaks. Beat in the vanilla. Stir one-third of the meringue into the chocolate mixture and fold in the remaining meringue.
• In a chilled bowl beat the 2 cups of heavy cream until it holds soft peaks, beat in the remaining ¼ cup of sugar and beat the cream until it holds stiff peaks. Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture, gently incorporating it completely.
• Spoon the mousse into six wine glasses or dishes, cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least four hours.
• Transfer the desserts from the refrigerator 20-30 minutes prior to serving.
• Just before serving, whip the remaining one-half cup of chilled heavy cream until it holds soft peaks, add the tablespoon of sugar and continue beating until it holds stiff peaks. Top each serving of mousse with a dollop of whip cream and garnish with chocolate shavings or sliced toasted almonds.

CHOCOLATE-AMARETTO MOUSSE

Steps:

• Heat half-and-half just up to the scald. Transfer to the canister of a blender (NOT a food processor).
• While running on "high", add the eggs, Amaretto, salt and chocolate chips, in that order. Run until chips melt completely. Pour through a strainer into individual cups (or a pretty serving bowl). Refrigerate overnight until set. Serve with lightly sweetened whipped cream.
• Bailey's, Kahlua or other liqueur can be substituted for the Amaretto. I've also made it without liqueur, and used a few drops of mint extract.

CHOCOLATE RICOTTA MOUSSE

Steps:

• Place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
• Combine melted chocolate, ricotta cheese, honey, and vanilla extract in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour into dessert cups or glasses and let chill completely.

CHOCOLATE-AMARETTO RICOTTA MOUSSE

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender, puree ricotta cheese, Splenda and almond extract (or Amaretto) until very smooth, stopping to clean down the sides periodically. (NOTE - It's smoother in a blender, but harder to incorporate because it's a thick mixture).
• Put chocolate chips in a glass measuring cup and microwave in 30 second bursts, stirring every 15 seconds or so to keep temperature even throughout. Continue heating and stirring until very smooth.
• Add melted chocolate to the ricotta mixture (RULE: always add melted chocolate to other ingredients, not the other way around. If you add a liquid to melted chocolate, you risk having the chocolate seize and harden!).
• Gently fold whipped topping into ricotta-chocolate mixture. Refrigerate an hour before serving.
• Divide into 6 servings. It looks beautiful served in a martini glass! Top with a couple chocolate chips and some raspberries, if desired.
• Per 6 servings: 192 calories, 11.6 G fat.

CHOCOLATE AND AMARETTO MOUSSE IN ALMOND LACE BOWLS

Steps:

• For the chocolate and amaretto mousse: Heat the cream in a small pot over medium heat. Once it starts to steam, remove from the heat and whisk in the chocolate until melted. Let cool. Carefully add the cooled chocolate cream, 2 tablespoons at a time, into a bowl with the egg yolks, mixing continuously. Stir in the amaretto. Beat the egg whites and sugar in a bowl to form a meringue, and then fold into the chocolate mixture. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. For the almond lace bowls: Combine the butter, corn syrup and sugar in a pot over medium heat until simmering. Whisk together the flour and almonds, and then stir into the butter mixture, 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate covered, 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Scoop tablespoons of batter and roll into balls. Place 3 inches apart on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet (only 4 balls per row), and bake until golden, 10 minutes. Let cool until they can be touched, but are still warm enough to be pliable. Place on top of a small inverted bowl to shape, and then let cool until hardened completely, 2 minutes.
• Transfer the chocolate mousse to a piping bag and pipe into the almond lace bowls. Garnish with toasted almonds.

CHOCOLATE-AMARETTO MOUSSE PIE

Steps:

• Line a 9-in. pie plate with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. , In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 1 cup chocolate chips with 1/4 cup butter; quickly spread in an even layer over bottom and sides of prepared pan. Freeze for 30 minutes., In a small saucepan over low heat, heat the condensed milk, salt and remaining butter and chips until melted; stir until well blended. Gradually stir in the water; cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add amaretto; cook for 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly. Cool to room temperature. , Fold half of whipped cream into chocolate mixture. Using foil, lift chocolate shell out of pan; gently peel off foil. Return shell to the pie plate; spoon filling into shell. Garnish with remaining whipped cream; sprinkle with almonds. Chill for 3 hours or until set.

CHOCOLATE AMARETTO MOUSSE PIE

Steps:

• Line a 9 inch pie pan with aluminum foil (as smoothly as possible).
• Melt 1 cup of morsels with 2 teaspoons butter over medium heat.
• Spread melted chocolate evenly in bottom and up sides of pie plate to form the"crust" (shell).
• Place in freezer for at least 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile in medium sauce pan, place remaining morsels, butter, condensed milk, and salt.
• Cook over low heat till chocolate melts, stirring continuously.
• Add water and continue stirring.
• Cook for 5 minutes.
• While still stirring, add amaretto and cook for 5 more minutes or until mixture thickens.
• Cool mixture to room temperature.
• Add some of the whipped cream to the chocolate mixture, stirring briskly.
• Gently fold remaining whipped cream into chocolate mixture.
• Remove chocolate"crust" from freezer, remove foil from shell.
• Pour chocolate mixture into chocolate shell crust.
• Chill for at least 3 1/2 hours before serving.
• *Slicesmay be garnished with a dollop of whipped cream which can be lightly sprinkled with slivered or crushed almonds.

SUPER EASY CHOCOLATE RICOTTA MOUSSE

Steps:

• Use a food processor or imersion blender to blend the ricotta, confectioners' sugar, and melted chocolate together until you reach a smooth consistency.
• Top with shaved chocolate or Eat as it.

AMARETTO CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Steps:

• Combine watr and 2 TB sugar in a small heavy saucepan; bring to a boil, and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, add chocolate, and cover. Let mixture stand 5 mintues or until chocolate melts. Cool.
• Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until foamy. Add cream of tartar and 2 tB sugar, 1 TB at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
• Add egg yolks to chocolate mixture; beat until smooth. Stir in Amaretto. Fold abotu 1/4 of the egg white mixture into chocolate mixture; fold chocolate mixture into remaining egg white mixture. Spoon mousse into 2 dessert dishes and chill. To serve, garnish each serving with an almond slice, if desired.

CHOCOLATE AMARETTO TOFU MOUSSE WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Place all the ingredients for the mousse in a food processor, and blend completely, about 2 minutes, scraping down the sides once or twice. Place in bowl, cover and chill while making the sauce.
• Wash raspberries; measure out 1 cup, and set aside. Place remaining berries, orange juice, lemon juice and sugar in food processor, and blend until smooth.
• Stir in the whole berries. Into each of four parfait glasses or small glass bowls, spoon about an inch of the mousse. Top with a couple of spoonfuls of raspberry sauce; repeat until the rim is reached, topping with raspberry sauce.