Chocolate Mousse MMMmmmmMM!

Ahhhhh the holiday treats continue! I have taken a brief break from the world of design to embrace my inner pastry chef and made heavenly chocolate mousse for a Christmas Eve get together. It was a huge hit & I thought I would share! It is from A Taste of Home and is delicious! I only had finger licks, but those who ate the full serving said it was great. I topped it with home made whipped cream, Martha’s recipe from her Cooking School book which is my new favorite. I doubled the recipe below which yielded about 12 servings.

INGREDIENTS

* 8 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
* 1/2 cup water, divided
* 2 tablespoons butter (no substitutes)
* 3 egg yolks
* 2 tablespoons sugar
* 1 1/4 cups whipping cream, whipped

DIRECTIONS

1. In a microwave or double boiler, heat chocolate, 1/4 cup water and butter until the chocolate and butter are melted. Cool for 10 minutes.

2. In a small heavy saucepan, whisk egg yolks, sugar and remaining water. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches 160 degrees F, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat; whisk in chocolate mixture.

3. Set saucepan in ice and stir until cooled, about 5-10 minutes.

4. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into dessert dishes. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

(Mags, Annie–recognize the foreground!?!)

I was finally able to use the beautiful tree skirt I scored on clearance last year during an after christmas sale and it turned out beautiful! It picked up the twinkly lights of my tree so nicely! Here’s a closeup.

Hi! Hello! I am Shawna, the founder of Styleberry Blog. This creative corner of the internet has become a learning haven for moms and creatives, offering a warm and encouraging nudge to those who wish to be better and do better, but often don't know where to start. From Decorating to DIY to Diapers and Paleo-ish Dishes, I strive to make the complicated simple and empower women to take action beyond their personal comfort zone. I subscribe to the Shine Theory & so strongly believe that we shine when the women around us shine and mutual support—lifting up instead of tearing down--will always be the culture here. Are you in? I hope so! Beyond the computer, I run Styleberry Creative where I work with clients to create low fuss, high function spaces that are pretty and practical in San Antonio, Texas and beyond. I LOVE making a house a home. My own studs out renovation is now complete and I am now back to working with clients. Please don't hesitate to drop me a line if you'd like to work together! I hope you’ll join me on this fun new adventure! Xo.

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