Chocolate Kahlua Mousse Parfaits Food

KAHLUA PARFAITS

Steps:

• Combine coffee, Kahlua and marshmallows in the top of a double boiler. Stir until marshmallows are melted and smooth.
• Refrigerate until cool.
• Once the mixture is cool, stir in the sour cream.
• Layer in parfait or wine glasses: the chocolate crumbs and the cream mixture, ending with the crumbs on top.
• Refrigerate until firm.

KAHLUA MOUSSE

Steps:

• beat egg yolks and 2 tbsp kahlua in the top of a double boiler.
• beat in 1/4 cup sugar and beat until slightly thickened,and color lightens.
• place pan over boiling water.
• cook stir until thickened,about ten minutes.
• set top of double boiler in a bowl of cold water.
• beat until mixture is thick, 3-4 minutes.
• melt chocolate and butter together.
• stir in remaining 2 tbsp Kahlua.
• add to egg mixture.
• beat whites until soft peaks form.
• add remaining sugar.
• Beat until stiff peaks form.
• add to chocolate mixture.
• beat whipping cream stiff.
• fold into chocolate mixture.
• spoon mousse into parfait glasses or dessert cups.
• chill 3 hours before serving.

CHOCOLATE KAHLUA MOUSSE PARFAITS

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk, kahlua, mousee, and cocoa. Whip on low speed until well blended. Slowly increase the mixer to high, whipping for 4-5 minutes, or until fluffy.
• In 4 clear glass dessert bowls (or wine/champagne glasses), layer 1/8 of the mousse, 2-3 tablespoons of graham crumbs, and 3 tablespoons of Cool Whip.
• If choosing to garnish with cracker crumbs rather than cookies, reserve about 1/4 teaspoon of the cookie crumbs. Repeat the layering, using the remaining ingredients.
• If garnishing with crumbs, sprinkle the remaining crumbs on top of each serving. If garnishing with cookies, leave the top of the parfait empty for now.
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Before serving, garnish with cookies if desired.

CREAMY MOCHA CHOCOLATE AND RASPBERRY PARFAIT

Steps:

• To prepare the mousse, combine all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and puree until creamy, about 2 minutes. Transfer the mousse to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate.
• To prepare the raspberry sauce, combine 1 1/2 cups of raspberries and the remaining ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and puree until smooth. Strain the raspberry sauce through a fine strainer (rubbing with a rubber spatula to work through the mesh) into a small bowl. Mix in the remaining 1 cup of whole raspberries, cover, and refrigerate for about 15 minutes.
• Spoon a 1-inch deep layer of mousse into long, narrow parfait glasses or small glass dessert bowls, spreading out evenly. Top with a layer of raspberry sauce. Repeat, ending with a layer of mousse. Chill for at least 20 minutes. Garnish with some whole raspberries and a mint leaf.

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Steps:

• For the mousse: Melt the chocolate and butter in a double boiler. Remove and allow to cool a little.
• Add the cream to a large bowl and start to whip using a hand mixer. Slowly add the sugar and continue to whip until you have stiff peaks, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Place the egg yolks in a pitcher, add the vanilla and whisk together by hand.
• Temper the egg yolks by adding a little of the melted chocolate to them and whisking together. Pour the yolks into the bowl of melted chocolate and stir in gently.
• Fold three-fourths of the whipped cream into the chocolate, reserving the rest.
• Divide between 4 serving glasses.
• Gently fold the raspberry preserves into the reserved whipped cream until you achieve a swirled appearance. Spoon some of the swirled whipped cream on top of the mousse in each glass.
• Place the glasses into the fridge and chill for 1 hour. Remove from the fridge and decorate with Marbled Chocolate Curls before serving.
• Add the semi-sweet and white chocolate to separate small microwave-safe bowls or pitchers. Add 2 teaspoons of the coconut oil to each. Pop in the microwave together for 1 minute. Stir each until smooth, microwaving for another 10 to 15 seconds, if needed, to fully melt the chocolate.
• Lay a sheet pan on the counter upside down. Start by pouring the white chocolate in a zig-zag pattern over the underside of the cookie sheet; do not get too close to the edges. Repeat with the semi-sweet chocolate, making sure to fill the holes where there is no white chocolate. Using an offset spatula or knife, spread the chocolates in a very thin layer, then stick the sheet pan in the freezer for 2 to 3 minutes. This step is key!
• After a few minutes, check the chocolate by pressing it with your finger; it should leave only the slightest mark, but not an actual depression.
• Using a somewhat sharp-edged spatula, scrap the chocolate from the bottom of the pan. If the chocolate is the correct temperature, it should begin to curl. If the chocolate is breaking, it is too cold so let it sit for a few seconds to warm, then try again. If it gets too soft, stick it back in the freezer for a minute.
• Pretty soon you will have some pretty marbled chocolate curls. Use as a garnish immediately on chilled desserts or immediately transfer to a cold plate and place back in the freezer to harden. Store in an airtight container in the freezer until you need them. The curls are perfect for topping your favorite pies, cakes or elevating a simple fruit platter.

CHOCOLATE KAHLUA PARFAITS

Steps:

• You will also need: 8 champagne flutes. In a large, microwave-safe glass bowl, mix the marshmallows with the milk and the coffee powder. Cover the bowl with a glass plate and microwave the mixture for 2 minutes on high or until there are no lumps remaining when it is stirred. Put the bowl in the refrigerator and allow the mixture to cool completely. It could take up to an hour.
• Remove the marshmallow mixture from the refrigerator and beat in the Kahlua using the whisk attachment of an electric mixer. Then add 1 cup of the whipped topping and whisk it inches Next fold in another cup of the whipped topping using a spatula.
• Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of the crumbs into one of the flutes. Then spoon enough pie mixture into the flute so that it is approximately half-full (approximately 1/4 cup). Top that will another tablespoon of crumbs. Then add enough additional pie filling to almost fill the flute.
• Top it with a dollop of remaining whipped topping and lightly sprinkle the top with additional crumbs.
• Repeat the procedure until all 8 flutes are filled.
• Refrigerate them until the filling sets, approximately 2 hours.

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Steps:

• Place chocolate into a heat-resistant bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water (see note).
• Stir until melted.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in combined egg yolks and Kahlua.
• Allow to cool slightly.
• Whip cream in a large bowl until soft peaks form (when beater is lifted from cream, the peaks will bend slightly).
• Gently fold chocolate mixture through whipped cream.
• In a clean, dry bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
• Lightly fold egg whites into chocolate mixture until well combined.
• Spoon into 4 individual dishes or 1 large dish.
• Refrigerate for several hours until firm.
• Serve with extra cream, chocolate flakes and berries.
• Note: Chocolate may also be melted in the microwave on MEDIUM power.
• Heat in 30 second bursts, stirring after each burst, until melted.