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Chocolate-Strawberry Mousse

Chocolate and strawberry are a perfect pairing, and this mouthwatering mousse brings these two fabulous flavors together in one decadent dessert.  
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Course Pastry Cream / Custards / Mousse
Cuisine Continental
Servings 6 servings
Calories 2571.27 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pint basket ripe strawberries, washed, stemmed and halved
  • 3 tablespoon(s) orange-flavored liqueur or 3 tbsp. frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
  • 1 1/2 ounce(s) water
  • 7 1/2 teaspoon(s) sugar, divided
  • 1 cup(s) semisweet chocolate pieces
  • 1 1/2 cup(s) whipping cream, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
  • 1 mint sprig, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, toss strawberries and liqueur or orange juice; cover and refrigerate.
  • To make chocolate mousse: In a small saucepan, mix water with 2 tbsp of the sugar.
  • Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 1 minute.
  • Place chocolate pieces in container of electric blender.
  • Immediately add hot sugar mixture.
  • Blend until chocolate is melted and smooth.
  • In medium bowl, whip 3/4 cup of the cream to form stiff peaks.
  • With rubber spatula, fold chocolate into cream to blend thoroughly.
  • Cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
  • Just before serving, whip the remaining 3/4 cup cream to form soft peaks.
  • Beat in the remaining 1/2 tbsp sugar and the vanilla.
  • In four 10 to 12 oz stemmed wine glasses or in dessert bowls, layer mousse, whipped cream and strawberries, dividing equally.
  • Garnish with mint sprigs.

Nutrition

Calories: 2571.27kcalCarbohydrates: 176.49gProtein: 16.77gFat: 183.56gSaturated Fat: 112.1gCholesterol: 489.09mgSodium: 160.96mgFiber: 17.05gSugar: 150.67g
Keyword Chocolate, Vanilla
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