Raspberry truffle mouse

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupSemi-sweet chocolate (in
Pieces)
2tablespoonsUnsalted butter
1cupWhipping cream (whipped
Stiff)
6Egg whites
¼cupGranulated sugar
2tablespoonsRaspberry Syrup

Directions

1. Melt chocolate and butter in top of a double boiler.

2. Whip egg whites until stiff peaks form, add sugar.

3. Gently fold the egg whites into the warm melted chocolate mixture, add whipped cream and syrup and continue to mix carefully until well blended. 4. Portion the mouse into 6 serving dishes. Garnish with a raspberry and a leaf of mint. Chill for at least an hour.

NOTE: Can be prepared the day before and kept refrigerated.

Serve with a sparkling wine.

By: Kathryn Cone, typed ½/96

Submitted By KATHRYN CONE On 01-02-96