Monday, January 31, 2011

Instant and Eggless Dark Chocolate Mousse

 read somewhere "A man cannot live on chocolate alone but a woman sure can!"
 How long did you think it would be? I mean, how long did you really think it would before I came back with another chocolate recipe? So here I am unable to control my urge for that rich, creamy, chocolaty, irresistible goodness! This  is an incredibly decadent, luxurious chocolate mousse recipe. Silky smooth luscious wonderful heavenly decadent perfectly textured (enough with the adjectives already) dessert by the one and only Nigella!
There is something romantic about mousse. Perhaps it’s the chocolate or the combination of light airiness and rich flavor, but whatever it is I think chocolate mousse makes a perfect treat for Valentines or any other romantic occasion. One thing that kept me a little away from this delicacy was the raw eggs, but only until I found this winner recipe. This Chocolate Mousse recipe is one of those easy simple recipes where Chocolate is the star and it looks like you've spent all day making it. Nigella rocks!!
Ingredients:
Mini Marshmallows .................. 3 cups
Unsalted butter ...................... 1/2 stick, softened
Dark chocolate ...................... 9 ounces, chopped into small pieces (I used Ghirardelli)
Hot water ............................ 1/4 cup
Heavy cream ........................ 1 cup
Vanilla extract ....................... 1 tsp

Method:
1. Put the marshmallows, butter, chocolate and water in a heavy-bottom saucepan.2. Put the saucepan on the stove, over  medium to medium low heat to melt, stirring every now and again. Remove from the heat when totally melted. Cool down to room temperature.3. Meanwhile whip the cream with the vanilla until thick and then fold into the cooled chocolate mixture until you have a smooth, cohesive mixture.4. Pour or scrape into 4 or 6 glasses or small dishes and chill for 1-2 hours in the fridge until you want to eat. Relish n Enjoy


86 comments:

Shanavi said...

wow..Spoon licking delicious treat !!!!

Satrupa said...

Aipi ...... A woman who can live without chocolate doesn't exist I bet !!
The mousse looks so delicious .....yummm.

Cheers,
Satrupa

http://satrupa-foodforthought.blogspot.com

Smitha said...

another one of my favorite!!....looks very yumm and delish!...I want some now!!

Manasi said...

Lovely! I was wondering when the next chocolate post would show up.... :))
I wish there was a way of replacing the marshmallows.. am so not a fan of gelatin :(

Padma said...

Looks very tempting :)

Priya (elaichii) said...

So creamy, so decadent!

Krithi's Kitchen said...

Wow... love the texture of the mousse... amazing clicks!...
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My attempt at The Julie/Julia project said...

ooh... love the instant mousse..yeah i was a bit skeptical about raw eggs... and this is just perfect :)
love the clicks :)

Priya said...

Omg, am just drooling here, i know how tasty this mousse will be..

Yummy Team said...

WOW!! It looks heavenly, absolutely yummy pic :)Thanks for sharing it, Aipi..

Rachu said...

Yumm yummm Yummyyyyyyy

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Cham said...

Mousse is always a luxurious dessert, looks decadent!

savitha ramesh said...

Creamy mousse...lovely pics and my fav tooo

Krishnaveni said...

wow, that's a fantastic recipe, can i have some:)

Suja Sugathan said...

Delicious chocolate mousse,a wonderful treat..love this so much.

divya said...

yummy...that looks and sounds so good!

Mrs K said...

This chocolate mousse is driving me insane,what a fabolous recipe,Aipi.This most definately is befitting for the Valentines day:)!!! Loved it

kothiyavunu.com said...

Excellent Very temping mousse!! love to taste..
Btw..i am good,thank u...how r u doing??

Vidhya said...

Chocolate mousse looks so delicious.I would love to have some right now.

♥LOVE2COOK♥ said...

Aghh...what a divine chocolate mousse!!! I'm craving for this now! :D

Chaitanya said...

very very yummy and awesome ....i liked it so much
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Hamaree Rasoi said...

Delicious and wonderful looking mousse. Excellent dessert. Loved it's pics.

Deepa
Hamaree Rasoi

Torviewtoronto said...

yummy mousse lovely picture

Indrani said...

I'm not too much of choco fan nowadays, but there was some time, when I could live on chocolate only...mouth watering, Aipi, what else can I say?

Sowmya said...

Mmmmm.....silky, soft and smooth... I'm "virtually" devouring the mousse :)

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Kairali sisters said...

I can so understand that woman can live ONLY on chocolates..This is fabulous and tempting aipi...

Sensible Vegetarian said...

That surely looks delicious. Love to try, but have to look for a substitute for the Marshmallows. Love your clicks.

honeybeecooksjackfruit said...

Looks so velvetty and fluffy and smooth! I could lick the bowl! Beautiful photo too.

Aruna Manikandan said...

hmmm....
looks delicious dear...
lovely clicks :)

Radhika said...

I just want to dip my finger and lick it clean. yummmy.

Ambreen said...

WOW Aipi, this one looks really irresistible. Lovely texture & beautiful pics!

Kankana said...

Now this is the reason why you shouldn't blog at late night. It's midnight, all ready to Zzzzzzzz and I see this and I want to eat that!!!
Great great presentation ..and chocolate mouse is my all time fav.

Anu said...

Looks wonderful..feel like eating that right now..

Umm Mymoonah said...

Looks very light and airy. Thank you for linking this delicious mousse with Any One Can Cook :)

Rani acharyulu said...

Hi
Delicious and lovely chocolate mouse. Wonderful recipe.

Any substitute for marshmallows?(i think a little difficult to get in India)....

Happy to follow your wonderful blog.

cheers
rani

Prathima Rao/ Prats Corner said...

Looks creamy & simply gorgeous..!!! :)

chitra said...

Aipi
Feel like lifting that spoon and swallowing it.Your recipes are tempting me.

Sushma Mallya said...

tempting pics,looks fab...

Cucina di Barbara said...

Dear Aipi,
I love chocolate especially if I need to use a spoon:))
yummy
Kiss, Barbaraxx

Chitra said...

Looks delicious.. :)

Jay said...

wow....droooooooooooooling recipe dear....lovely..
Tasty appetite

Priya Sreeram said...

Aipi my bookmarked folder with ur recipes is spilling all over and this one adds to the list---totally droolworthy !

Sangeetha Nambi said...

Wow !! Creamy one :) U deserve an award, do check it in my blog :)

Archana said...

Wow that really looks great.bookmarked.

Now Serving said...

Aipi, I believe one of those cups has my name written on it - so can you kindly send it over :)

Sanjeeta kk said...

Marshmallows for a delicious Mousse! Bookmarked :)

jeyashrisuresh said...

extremely delicious one.

Faith said...

I am bookmarking this to make for me and hubby soon! What a delicious mousse you made there Aipi.

Joanne said...

This looks so luscious!

Sarah Naveen said...

Beautiful pics..looks so perfect and yummy!!

Arti said...

The mousse looks absolutely yummmmmmm!!!!
Great job Aipi :)

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Sharmilee! :) said...

Delicious looking drink

G.Pavani said...

mouthwatering n awesome recipe..

Simply Life said...

oooh I never thought to make my own mousse - wow!

Maggie @ Vittles and Bits said...

This looks awesome! I love a good chocolate mousse...

Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal said...

I have to try it out dear, I am drooling all over and want to grab that glass from here itself. You are killing me with your chocolate recipes.

Preety said...

this is so tempting

Aurelia said...

Sooooo good. I can't put into words how amazingly delicious those look! Thank you for sharing the recipe, it's definitely going to be one that I'll do...repeatedly I have no doubt lol!

I'm also taking part in the Hearth & Soul hop and that's how I found your blog. In fact, I keep coming back here every time you take part because I love the recipes you do! So, I am now following your blog :)

Now Serving said...

Aipi, I also seriously believe that this post should be linked to my eventalong with any other super new creation you care to share :)http://priyasnowserving.blogspot.com/2011/01/guest-event-coming-to-now-serving.html

Reeni said...

What a decadent and irresistible treat Aipi! I could live on this alone!

Mary said...

This really looks wonderful. I love that you gave us an eggless "custard". I'll wager it is also delicious. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

Juliana said...

Aipi, this chocolate mousse look delicious, so creamy and tasty...a perfect way to finish a meal :-)

Reshmi Mahesh said...

There is a award for your great work in my blog.Please do collect it.Keep up your great work.Thanks

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Sunijaga said...

looks so delicious:)

Rachu said...

Aipi darling, I am sharing the first award i received with you too. You deserve more than this. Please accept this as a small token of appreciation.

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Miriam said...

I could sure live on chocolate :). Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters

garlutti said...

HELLO ....... delicious recipe with an incredible color ..mousse UMMMMMM.Greetings MARIMI

Mexico in my kitchen said...

Oh! That looks so easy and yummy. I can not wait to try it. i will have to make it today. Thanks for sharing at the Hearth and Soul Hop.

Plateful said...

Oh boy, this looks totally delish!! All credits to you, Aipi!

Kristen said...

What a great, creamy chocolate dessert!

HGourmet Foodie said...

I was waiting for another chocolate recipe from you :) Now this is a gorgeous chocolate treat!!!! Awesome presentation!!!!

Gulmohar said...

I make only this at home..since I can't think of eating raw eggs...yummmy clicks

Elisabeth said...

Hi Aipi-Now, for sure, I'm allowed to eat this choclaty goodness...no eggs?...wow! Best news of the day to satisfy my "sweet tooth" Your heavenly light chocolate mousse, is the answer to my prayer!

A little bit of everything said...

i'm so happy you gave in your chocolate cravings. the mousse sounds and looks stunning. I'm pretty sure it tasted 10 times better than it looks. Oh, i was chocolate mousse right now. ok, I'm going to have some ghirardelli squares to calm down my sweet tooth.
have a wonderful day Aipi

Lizy said...

I would use it as a spread on a dark chocolate cake! yum!

G said...

I am in so much of an admiration for you for all the lovely dishes you make.. I am dropping by your place to have a few delicacies!!This mousse is lovely!!

G
http://ensamayalarangam.blogspot.com

Mary said...

This really looks and sounds delicious. I hope you have a wonderful day. Blessings...Mary

swapna said...

Delicious and tempting treat...yumm!!

J L Health 918-836-0565 said...

Women aren't the only ones who can't live without chocolate! Love the mousse and I can't wait to see how it tastes...

Thanks for sharing at the hearth and soul hop.

Magic of Spice said...

I so love this...I adore mouse and I really love this version. I do adore chocolate and you are correct, not sure I could live without :)

Priya's Feast said...

Luv the pics,so much...marshmallows never go wrong to make mousse...yummmmy desssert...

Allison @ Alli 'n Son said...

How perfect would this be for Valentines Day? Or really any day because you don't need a special event for chocolate.

I have a new linky and I'd love for you to share your recipe. It's called Sweet Tooth Fridays. I hope to see you there. http://alli-n-son.com/2011/02/03/chocolate-toffee/

Sarah, Maison Cupcake said...

Definitely seductive and I've always meant to try this mousse with the marshmallows! Thanks for joining with Forever Nigella!

Sally - My Custard Pie said...

I went for a slightly more childish version of Nigella mousse! I've tried this one too and it is so simple and great for people who don't like raw egg. Great pics.

Aurelia said...

I finally got around to trying this recipe out...although I amended it a bit by making them into chocolate orange mousses! Thanks again for sharing this :)

I've given mention of you and this recipe on my blog post: http://modernwomans.blogspot.com/2011/03/eggless-chocolate-orange-mousse.html

Shumaila said...

This looks decadent and yes Nigella rocks (so do you btw!). Bookmarking it!

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