Valentine's chocolate mousse with pistachios
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- Prep Time20 min
- Total Time20 min
- Makes2 to 4 servings
Ingredients
113-g bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate
250-mL container 35% cream, about 1 cup
2 tbsp orange or coffee liqueur, optional
1 tsp vanilla
2 tbsp chopped shelled pistachios, optional
Instructions
Finely chop chocolate. Place in a small saucepan with 1/4 cup (50 mL) cream. Set over low heat. Stir continuously, just until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth, from 2 to 3 minutes. Scrape into a medium-size bowl. Or place chocolate and 1/4 cup (50 mL) cream in a medium-size microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium just until chocolate is nearly melted, 1 to 1-1/2 minutes. Remove from microwave and stir until completely melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in liqueur and vanilla.
In a medium-size bowl, using an electric mixer, beat remaining 3/4 cup (175 mL) cream until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted. Stir 1/4 cup (50 mL) whipped cream into chocolate mixture. Fold in remaining cream just until no white streaks remain. Spoon into parfait dishes or dessert bowls. Refrigerate, uncovered, at least 1 hour or cover and refrigerate overnight. Sprinkle pistachios over mousse just before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 355, Protein 4.2g, Carbohydrates 10g, Fat 37.8g, Sodium 27mg.
We created this easy-to-whip-together mousse to end dinner with a smile.
