From “Recipe Girl” as interpreted by Cal Zenor, The Ancient Order of Southern Gourmets
This is a decadent, very rich dessert. It’s delicious, but should be served in small portions. I would even suggest serving it in after-dinner drink glasses with small spoons.
INGREDIENTS:
Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
2 cups granulated white sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups heavy whipping cream
DIRECTIONS:
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy and the sugar is completely dissolved. Beat in the cocoa until blended and the chocolate is dissolved. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold in half of the whipping cream into the chocolate mixture. Fold together until completely blended. Then fold in the remainder of the whipping cream.
- Divide the chocolate mousse between six individual serving glasses. Mixture should be firm enough to hold shape. If not, refrigerate until set, at least 30 minutes. Keep chilled until ready to serve.
Cal served his mousse with a fresh raspberry puree to compliment the dense chocolate and sweetness.
INGREDIENTS:
Raspberry Sauce
1 pint of raspberries
1 packet of Equal
2 oz. Cointreau
DIRECTIONS:
Puree all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. Divide raspberry sauce evenly on top of mousse. Garnish with mint or chocolate leaves.
