Mousseline au chocolat

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4Egg yolks
¾cupSugar -- extra fine
¼cupOrange liqueur
6ouncesSemisweet chocolate
4tablespoonsStrong coffee
Sticks unsalted butter --
Softened
¼cupOrange peel -- glazed --
Optional
4Egg whites
1pinchSalt
1tablespoonSugar
2cupsCreme anglaise -- vanilla
Flavored OR
Whipped cream -- sweetened

Directions

Beat the egg yolks and sugar together until the mixture is thick, pale yellow and falls back upon itself forming a slowly dissolving ribbon.

Beat in the orange liqueur. Set mixing bowl over not-quite-simmering water and continue beating for 3-4 minutes until the mixture is foamy and too hot for your finger. Then beat over cold water for 3-4 minutes until the mixture is cool and again forms the ribbon. It will have the consistency of mayonnaise. Melt the chocolate with coffee over hot water. Remove from heat and beat in the butter a bit at a time, to make a smooth cream. Beat the chocolate into the egg yolks and sugar, then beat in the optional orange peel. Beat the egg whites and salt until soft peaks are formed sprinkle on the sugar and beat until stiff peaks are formed. Stir ¼ of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture. Fold in the rest. Turn into serving dish, dessert cups or petits pots. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Pass the sauce or whipped cream separately. Source: Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child Me ke aloha, Mary Recipe By : Julia Child

From: "Dax C. Davis" <dax@...>date: Sat, 13 Jul 1996 07:12:31 ~0500