Chocolate Almond Mousse
- 3/4 cup milk
4 large eggs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 (6-ounce) package semisweet chocolate pieces
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 to 3 tablespoons slivered almonds
- In medium saucepan, stir together milk,
eggs and sugar until thoroughly blended. Cook over low heat,
stirring constantly, until mixture is thick enough to coat a
metal spoon with a thin film and reaches at least 160°F.
Remove from heat.
- Stir in chocolate and flavorings until
chocolate is melted.
- Spoon into 8 pot de creme cups or 1/4
cup dessert dishes. Sprinkle with almonds. Refrigerate several
hours or overnight.
Makes 8 servings.
Microwave Method:
In small bowl, stir together eggs and sugar until thoroughly
blended. In 1 cup liquid measure, cook milk on full power until
bubbles form at edges, about 2 1/2 minutes. Stir into egg mixture.
Cook on 50% power, stirring every minute, until mixture is thick
enough to coat a metal spoon with a thin film and reaches at
least 160°F, about 3 to 4 minutes. Continue as above.
Recipe provided courtesy of the American Egg Board.