Indulge in Executive chef Laura's Frankel's famous dessert.
By LAURA FRANKELChocolate Mousse(photo credit: Courtesy)Chocolate MousseNo fake whipping cream needed when you use great chocolate (no cheap stuff or the recipe will not work) and a plump vanilla bean loaded with flavor. This mousse is all about chocolate. Serve with fresh fruit, cocoa nibs and chopped nuts.Ingredients-4 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate (70% cocoa mass), chopped-3 tablespoons strong, brewed, coffee-1 tablespoon cognac (or water)-4 whole eggs at room temperature-3 tablespoons water-3 tablespoons sugar-Pinch of kosher salt-1 vanilla bean scrapedDirections1. Place the chocolate, coffee and cognac if using in a small bowl and place over a pan of simmering water. Melt the chocolate. Transfer to a large bowl and set a side to cool.2. Place the eggs, water, sugar, salt and vanilla bean in the bowl of a high-speed mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whisk on high until the mixture resembles whipped cream. This will take 7-10 minutes-be patient!3. Fold the whipped eggs into the cooled chocolate in several additions.4. Portion the mousse in dessert glasses or ramekins. Place in the refrigerator to set at least 2 hours before eating. The mousse may be made one day ahead, wrapped with plastic wrap and stored in the refrigerator.
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