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O’Driscolls Irish Whiskey Chocolate Mousse Recipe
This Whiskey Chocolate Mousse Recipe presents you the perfect rich, airy, smooth, and boozy dessert for St.Patrick's Day or anytime desired!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 25 min⏳ Prep: 25 min👤 Gemma Stafford📖 biggerbolderbaking
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Toss the chocolate and espresso powder in a medium heat-proof bowl and set aside.
2
In the top of a double boiler over simmering water, combine the egg yolks and ¾ cup (6 oz/170 g) sugar and whiskey and stir constantly for ⏱️ 2-3 minutes, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
(6 oz/170 g) bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped1 cupwater3 tablespoons
3
Immediately stir in the butter and water until melted and warmed through, then pour the mixture over the chocolate. Let this sit for ⏱️ 5 minutes without stirring to allow the chocolate to completely melt.
(6 oz/170 g) bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped1 cupwater3 tablespoons
4
Whisk until combined, then strain into a medium bowl. Set aside.
5
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment (or with a clean bowl and a handheld electric mixer), whisk the egg whites on high to soft peaks, about ⏱️ 2-3 minutes.
6
Add the remaining tablespoon of sugar and continue beating until the egg whites are stiff and glossy.
7
Fold ⅓ of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture to loosen the custard, then gently fold in the remaining egg whites until fully combined.
8
Divide the mousse among six small (4 fl oz/120 ml) serving glasses and refrigerate for at least ⏱️ 4 hours (and up to 1 days) to set.
9
To Make the Whiskey Cream
10
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment (or with a clean bowl and a handheld electric mixer), combine the heavy cream, sugar and whiskey and whip on medium-high speed to soft, billowy peaks.
11
Dollop the whipped cream on top of the mousse and garnish with the chocolate shavings. Serve immediately.
(6 oz/170 g) bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped1 cupChocolate shavings (, for garnish)
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