Quick Foolproof Chocolate Mousse Food

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Steps:

• Place the butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Break the chocolate into small pieces directly into the bowl. Microwave it in 20-second intervals, stirring between each bout of heat, until the chocolate is about 75% melted. Stir, allowing the residual heat in the bowl to melt the chocolate completely. (Alternatively, place the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl and place over a saucepan containing about 1 inch of barely simmering water. Stir with a wooden spoon until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.) Let the mixture cool for a few minutes, then whisk in the egg yolks one at a time, mixing until smooth after each addition. Set aside.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer or electric hand mixer, beat the egg whites on medium-high speed until foamy. Add the cream of tartar and beat until soft peaks form (the peaks should be just starting to hold, and will melt back into themselves after a second). Gradually beat in ¼ cup of the sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form (the peaks will stand straight up when the beaters are lifted from the mixture). Using a large rubber spatula, fold the egg white mixture into the chocolate mixture until uniform. Set aside.
• In another bowl, beat the heavy cream on medium-high speed until it begins to thicken up. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar and the vanilla and continue beating until the cream holds medium peaks (when you lift the beaters or whisk out of the bowl, the peaks will slightly droop down, but they won't lose their shape entirely). Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture. Be sure it is fully incorporated but don't mix any more than necessary. Divide the mousse between 6 individual glasses, cover, and chill until set, at least 2 hours.
• Up to a few hours before serving, whip the cream until it begins to thicken up. Add the sugar and whip to medium peaks. Dollop the whipped cream over the mousse and top with chocolate shavings.
• Make-Ahead Instructions: Mousse can be made up to 1 day ahead of time. Cover with plastic wrap and keep chilled in the refrigerator. Add whipped cream topping and chocolate shavings up to a few hours before serving.
• Note: Chocolate mousse is made with raw eggs. If that is a concern, try to find pasteurized eggs. Pasteurized eggs have been briefly exposed to heat to destroy any potential bacteria. Whole Foods usually carries them but call your local store to be sure before making a special trip. (Note: eating raw eggs is not advisable for pregnant women, babies, the elderly, or anyone with a compromised immune system.)

EASY CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Steps:

• Prepare the pudding in a large bowl using 1 1/2 cups milk instead of the suggested 2 cups.
• Fold in the whipped topping until blended. Refrigerate until chilled and serve.

QUICK KETO CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Steps:

• Place cream cheese in a large bowl and beat using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Turn mixer to low speed and slowly add heavy cream and vanilla extract. Add sweetener, cocoa powder and salt, mixing until well incorporated. Turn mixer to high, and mix until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes more. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for later.

EASY CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Steps:

• In large bowl, beat whipping cream at medium speed just until stiff peaks form.
• In double boiler or in bowl set over saucepan, melt chocolate over simmering water. Pour melted chocolate into whipped cream; fold chocolate into cream (do not overmix; mixture can have a few streaks). Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

QUICK AND EASY CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine milk, pudding mix and water. Beat until well mixed. Chill for 5 minutes. , Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into individual serving dishes. Garnish with additional whipped cream.

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE (FOOLPROOF VERSION!)

Steps:

• Grind chocolate chips in a food processor or blender, using short pulses.
• Add boiling water and blend to melt the chocolate.
• Add egg yolks, one at a time, blending well after each one is added.
• In a medium bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
• Fold egg whites into chocolate mixture gently.
• Pour the mousse into wine glasses or other serving glasses and top with Cool Whip and a maraschino cherry.
• Chill in refrigerator until set.

QUICK AND EASY, LIGHT "CHOCOLATE MOUSSE"

Steps:

• Use package instructions to prepare the instant pudding.
• Refrigerate for 5 minutes until semi-firm.
• Gently fold whipped topping into pudding.
• Refrigerate for another 5 minutes.
• Enjoy!

QUICK FOOLPROOF CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a blender at high speed for 2 solid minutes.
• Pour the mousse into dessert cups and chill until firm.