Rich Chocolate Mousse With Raspberry Coulis Recipes

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Before starting to prepare the mousse, refrigerate the heavy cream for 6 to 8 hours on the top rack of the fridge.
• In a large mixing bowl whip 2/3 cup (about 150 ml) heavy cream until very thick.
• In a medium heatproof bowl combine while chocolate, broken into pieces and 1/3 cup (50 ml) heavy cream. Place the bowl over a pan of gently simmering water. Stir until the chocolate melts. Let cool for 5 minutes, while whisking gently.
• With a rubber spatula carefully fold the chocolate mixture into the whipped cream until homogeneous. Spoon the prepared white chocolate mousse into glasses or ramequins, filling them about 1/3. Set aside.
• Whip another 2/3 cup (about 150 ml) until very thick.
• Following the above process, melt also the dark chocolate together with the remaining 1/3 cup (50 ml) heavy cream.
• Carefully fold the dark chocolate mixture into the whipped cream. Spoon the dark mousse in the glasses over the white mousse.
• In a small saucepan over medium heat combine raspberries and sugar. Whisk until the mixture starts to thicken: about 10-15 minutes.
• Spoon the prepared sauce on top of the chocolate mousse.
• Refrigerate the mouse for 2-3 hours before serving it.

RICH CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH RASPBERRY COULIS

Steps:

• Make Raspberry Coulis at least 4 hours in advance: Combine raspberries, sugar and liqueur in a bowl and place in refrigerator; stir occasionally to dissolve sugar as raspberries thaw. After serveral hours, puree the ingredients (blender or food processor) and push through a fine mesh sieve. Discard seeds and solids. Refrigerate sauce (makes about 1 1/2 cups).
• Mousse: Place Marsala and sugar in a saucepan; bring to a rolling boil and reduce to a syrup (about 10 minutes of boiling). Set Marsala syrup aside to cool.
• Melt chocolate chips (this can be done in a microwave or in a double boiler).
• Assemble mousse in food processor: start by blending ricotta and vanilla until smooth. Add Marsala syrup and melted chocolate; process until smooth. Add half of Cool Whip; process. Add other half and process gently to combine.
• Place mousse in refrigerate to set for at least 2 hours.
• To serve, place a pool of raspberry coulis on a plate and top with a scoop of mousse. Garnish with a mint leaf and fresh raspberry if desired.