Chocolate Mousse

Here is a recipe to a delicious and easy chocolate mousse.
(Adapted from reciparzaar)

Ingredients

8 ounces bittersweet chocolate finely chopped or chocolate chips

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup water

2 eggs, separated

2 extra egg yolks

1/3 cup expresso or very strong coffee

2 tablespoons Grand Marnier or any liqueur (I used

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

2 cups heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks

Melt the chocolate with coffee and liqueur in a saucepan on low heat

Mix the sugar with 1/4 cup of water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.

Boil 3 to 4 minutes.

Meanwhile, place the 4 egg yolks in the bowl of an electric mixer.

Gradually add the sugar syrup, beating constantly.

Continue beating for 5 to 6 minutes at high speed, or until the mixture is thick and creamy.

Stir in the melted chocolate.

Beat the egg whites with a rotary or electric beater until stiff and shiny.

As soon as they are ready, add to the chocolate mixture and beat in with a wire whisk.

Finally, fold in the whipped cream.

Pour into a large serving bowl and refrigerate until serving time.

Comments

Apple Coffee cake

Ingredients: Coffee Cake 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 large eggs 1/3 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 large apple, peeled, cored and thinly sliced Streusel Topping 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons butter, chilled Direction: Preheat oven to 350°F Grease a 9-inch round cake pan. In a small bowl combine flour and baking powder. Beat eggs, milk and vanilla in another small bowl. In a large mixing bowl combine sugar and butter; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Alternately add flour mixture and egg mixture, beating well after each addition; end with flour mixture. Spread into prepared cake pan. Arrange apples on top, gently pressing into batter. Bake for 20 minutes. While the cake bakes, make the streusel topping by combining flour, powdered sugar and cinnamon in a small b...

Apple Pie

It is apple season so here is a classic recipe for a classic dessert: Ingredients: For the dough: 2 cups of flour 2/3 cup butter 1 tsp salt 5-6 tbsp of water For the filling 2 1/4 lbs apples (1kg) 3/4 cup raisins (washed and dried, 100g) (optional) 3/4 cup granulated sugar (40g) 2 teaspoons cinnamon (or more to taste) 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (to taste) 2 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice (or more to taste) 3 Tbsp flour or semonila Directions: For the dough:. Mix the flour and the salt in a bowl. Cut the butter or margarine into small cubes and add these to the flour mixture using a pastry cutter until the mixture look crumbly. Add the water in 1-2 Tbsp at a time and mixing it in with a fork. Using one hand, kneed it to form the dough - you should be able to form it into a ball. Put the ball of dough in the fridge wrapped in wax paper. For the filling: Peel the apples and slice them (allow the sizes to vary--it'll taste better). In a (large) bowl, combine app...

Kaiser Rolls

This great recipe for Kaiser rolls comes from Taste of Home. If you like bread and rolls, you got to try this, and if you have been looking for the perfect sandwich roll, this is it. Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each ) active dry yeast 2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided 4 tablespoons sugar, divided 1/3 cup canola oil 2 teaspoons salt 6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 egg white 2 teaspoons cold water Poppy and/or sesame seeds Directions In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add 1 tablespoon sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the oil, salt, remaining warm water and sugar and 4 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 16 piece...

The Recipe Box

Search This Blog