Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Better than..."You Know What"


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7 oz. semi-sweet BAKING chocolate (55% cocoa content or higher)
6 large eggs
1/3 tsp. salt


1. Seperate 6 Large Eggs
- whites in clean mixing bowl
- yolks in separate medium bowl

2. Add 1/3 tsp. salt to egg whites

3. Whisk egg whites until stiff peaks (easiest in electric mixer)

4. Melt 7 oz. semi-sweet baking chocolate in double boiler
-Take off heat

5. Slowly incorporate melted chocolate into egg yolk bowl (not the other way around)
-Mix until smooth

6. Slowly fold in chocolate mixture into the stiff peaks. A small portion at a time. Fold until lump free and consistently brown.

7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Enjoy topped with fresh whipped cream. (BTW, use powdered sugar instead of granulated, it won't get watery and stay fluffier)


WARNING:
Upon consumption, you make experience signs of euphoria, delight, and bounce up and down in your chair. Another side effect may include a desire for more, which may eventually lead to what is called among connoisseurs as...
CHOCOGASM!!!


6 comments:

martha corinna said...

Thanks, I need a chocogasm. Since I've been pregnant/breastfeeding for 6 years straight, I don't even bother to pretend that food isn't better than sex (at least for these physically exhausting years). Really, who would I be kidding.

Tamara said...

This sounds like just what the doctor ordered.....

Am'n2Deep said...

Do I detect a man in search of a satisfactory alternative to "you know what"? ;)







Stella sure is cute though!!

Heather Anna said...

am'n2deep,
I think you may be right. At least for the time being.

But seriously, this is the best and easiest mousse you will ever have. It's all about the juxtaposition of savor and sweet. Kind of like "You know what"!

Am'n2Deep said...

Hi Heather Anna! Maybe it'll put me in the mood...? Either way, sounds delicious--nothing better than savor and sweet.

Btw, I love the name Anna--It was my grandma's name and I named my youngest SavAnna after her.

Good to meet you! :)

ckj said...

we made this for valentine's day after having it at your place. i was a little scared of it at first... as i am not very good with egg-dealings... BUT... I didn't even mess it up. in fact, it was yummilicious!!!! thanks matthew!!!!