Dark and Dense Chocolate Mousse

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 45 minutes Prep: 15 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 397 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 10 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

3/4 cup sweet butter
1 1/2 cups cocoa powder
1 cup heavy whipping cream well-chilled.
6 large eggs room temperature.
1 1/4 cups sugar
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cognac
1 1/2 tablespoons coffee strong

Directions

1. Melt butter; stir in cocoa until smooth; cool.

2. Whip cream in chilled steel or glass bowl until stiff; set aside.

3. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks with 1/2 c sugar until light Mix in cognac and coffee. Set aside.

4. Beat the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add remaining sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.

5. Gently fold cocoa mixture (#1) into egg yolk mix (#3). *Gently*

fold in egg whites (#4).

*Gently* fold in whipped cream (#2).

6. Spoon into serving bowl. Cover and chill overnight. Remove from fridge about 30 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 130g
Amount per Serving
Calories 397 62% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.0g42%
 Saturated Fat 16.0g81%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 196mg65%
Sodium 152mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 37.0g12%
 Dietary Fiber 4.0g17%
 Sugars 29.0g
Protein 7.0g14%
Vitamin A 18%  Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 5%  Iron 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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