Ancho Chocolate Mousse With Gr& Marnier Recipe
Ancho Chocolate Mousse with Gr& Marnier
4 ozs sweet baking chocolate
4 ozs semisweet chocolate
1/4 cup Gr& Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur
1 tsp freshly ground ancho chile powder
2 cups whipping cream
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
Semisweet chocolate curls for garnish
Combine the chocolates, Gr& Marnier & ancho powder in a heavy saucepan & cook over low heat until chocolate melts, stirring constantly
Remove from heat & cool to lukewarm
Beat the whipping cream, adding the confectioners’ sugar until soft peaks form
Gently fold about one-fourth of the whipped cream into the chocolate, then fold in the remaining whipped cream
Spoon the mousse into individual serving dishes & chill until ready to serve
Garnish with semisweet chocolate curls
Makes 6 servings
Approximate values per serving: 403 calories, 31 g fat, 54 mg cholesterol, 4 g protein, 32 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 24 mg sodium, 66 percent calories from fat
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