Spicy Hot Chocolate Mousse

Name: Spicy Hot Chocolate Mousse
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: ½ cup sugar , divided; 4 ounces (4 squares) high quality bittersweet baking chocolate; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , cut into small bits; 1 tablespoon red-hot schnapps; 3 egg whites; 1 teaspoon caribe chile

Chef

Jane Butel

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Cookbook

Real Women Eat Chiles

Published by Northland

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This image courtesy of Christopher Marchetti

This mousse has a fabulous flavor even with the lack of the usual heavy cream. Do use the best quality chocolate you can lay your hands on, as that will go a long way toward setting the velvety richness.

Serves4

Cooking Time10 min

CostModerate

Make Ahead RecipeYes

OccasionCasual Dinner Party, Formal Dinner Party

Recipe CourseMain Course

Dietary ConsiderationGluten-free, Halal, Kosher, Peanut Free, Soy Free, Tree Nut Free, Vegetarian

EquipmentElectric Mixer

MealDinner

Taste and TextureChocolatey, Creamy, Sweet

Type of DishChocolate Dessert, Dessert

Ingredients

½ cup sugar, divided
4 ounces (4 squares) high quality bittersweet baking chocolate
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small bits
1 tablespoon red-hot schnapps
3 egg whites
1 teaspoon caribe chile

Instructions

In a liquid measuring cup, combine ¼ cup water and ¼ cup of the sugar. Microwave for 1 minute on full power to dissolve the sugar, or, on a conventional range, bring to a boil in a small saucepan and cook until dissolved. Set aside.
In a heavy saucepan or double boiler over medium-low heat, combine the chocolate and butter, whisking continuously until melted and of a creamy texture. Whisk or mix in the schnapps and 2 tablespoons of the sugar mixture, if desired. Set aside for later use.
Place the egg whites in a mixing bowl. Using clean beaters for the electric mixer, beat until foamy. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup sugar evenly over the top. Beat on high speed to create a soft meringue. Fold the meringue into the chocolate mixture. Place mixture in a pastry tube and squeeze into stemmed wine or compote glasses. Sprinkle with caribe and chill. Can be served warm or chilled.