Chocolate Mousse Filling

By khovater

Don't worry, this recipe isn't for the frothy, so-called "chocolate mousse" that's made from oil and seawater. This is the delicious and sweet variety of chocolate mousse that's perfect for a cake filling or any dessert. This recipe calls for Ghirardelli chocolate and it's great for chocolate wedding cakes. It's the best filling possible because it firms up when cold, due to the butter in the mixture. This helps hold the cakes together more firmly. It softens back up at room temperature, but is great cold, too

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Ingredients

• 6 oz. semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 lb. butter
• 3 eggs, separated
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 3/4 c. heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Step 1

1.) Melt chocolate and butter over low heat until completely melted.
2.) Meanwhile beat egg whites. Gradually add 1 Tbsp. sugar. Beat until stiff.
3.) Add egg yolks to slightly cooled melted chocolate/butter mixture. Whisk together well.
4.) Fold in whipped egg whites. Leave slightly streaked; do not overmix.
5.) Beat heavy cream. Add remaining 1 Tbsp. sugar and vanilla.
6.) Fold in the whipped topping until blended.
7.) Refrigerate.