Cold Chocolate Desert

[ChefBartlett]

I am looking for a recipe for a rich Cold Chocolate Desert to serve at completion of a Super Bowl Party!

[HomeCulinarian]

This is so rich - it says it serves 8 - but a smaller portion would satisfy!

* Exported from MasterCook *

Sugar Busters! Chocolate Mousse

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 pounds chocolate -- must be at least 60% cocoa
1 1/2 quarts heavy cream -- divided
5 egg yolks
6 ounces decaffeinated coffee
5 egg whites

Melt chocolate in microwave or over boiling water. Boil 2 cups cream.

Add egg yolks and decaffeinated coffee, then pour boiled cream over
chocolate. Wisk until no lumps remain.

Whip egg whites and fold into mousse.

Whip 1 qt cream to soft peaks, then fold into mousse. Chill until ready
to serve.

Source:
"Sugar Busters!"
Copyright:
"1995 BY Steward, Bethea, Andres, & Balart"
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[Gourmet_Mom]

This is silly and simple, but has a great presentation. A friend's mother shared this with me and has been a great standby in times of need...

Take a container of whipped cream or make your own.
Add Kahlua to taste.
Make a chocolate bag.
Cut up cubes of home made or store bought pound cake.
Cut up spears of pineapple and drain.

Arrange for service:
Fill chocolate bag with "laced" whipped cream.
Surround bag with pound cake and pineapple. (Be sure pineapple is well drained and do not allow pineapple to rest against the "bag")
Provide toothpicks for pineapple and pound cake to be dipped in "laced" whipped cream. YUM!

For a large party, cabbage leaves can be used to make "servers" for pound cake and pineapple. Again, be sure pineapple is well drained so that "servers" don't "break down". It helps to make "leaf servers" extra thick.

[ChefBartlett]

Thank you for your kindness in sharing your delicious recipe - - I felt like I was eating it, while reading it - - I was going to present this in a demitasse cup with a dollop of whip cream and a sprig of mint??? What do you think?? to much??

Warmest Thoughts
Chef Bartlett

[luvnit]

ChefBartlett your presentation of this dessert sounds simply wonderful! I think that will go over big with your guests. Wish I lived closer... I'd have to crash your party!

Take some photos! We love to to see photos!

[ChefBartlett]

Thank you for the wonderful recipe - - It sounds Yummy - - your the BEST as well - -thanks for helping me out!!!!

Warmest Thoughts
Chef Bartlett

[HomeCulinarian]

That sounds good. I also saw mousse served in scoops made with a #40 cookie scoop. Can't recall where - but the idea was that you make the mousse and let it set in a large container then scoop into your serving bowl/cups just before serving - that way it takes less room to store.

[cjs]

If you're still around Chef Bartlett, you might want to add a little cayenne to whatever chocolate you make - adds a wonderful kick to chocolate.

[ChefBartlett]

That's great ideal - - I usually do that when I make a fresh berry desert with brown sugar and a touch of cayenne - - it brings out the wonderful taste of the berries - - especially if there early in the season or shipped in, out of season!

[ChefBartlett]

Your invited, just point the car in a Southernly direction and head to South Carolina - - when the snow starts melting, your almost there - - were in The Cliffs, a beautiful mountain community and the Super Bowl Party starts when you arrive!!!

Look on the net for "TheCliffs.com" - - you will think you died and were in heaven - - it's that beautiful!!!! Come visit us, Yawl.