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Lemony White Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients
- 4 ounces good-quality white chocolate Ghirardelli, Lindt
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 - 1 medium lemon
- 2 tablespoons melted chocolate chips or hot fudge optional
- Handful of fresh berries can also use frozen
Instructions
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In a double-boiler, combine white chocolate and 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream. Set over simmering water, and stir until melted and mixture is smooth.
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Remove from heat and let cool for 10-15 minutes, or until mostly cooled (important step!)
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In a small bowl, combine sour cream and lemon juice.
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In another bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form.
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Stir sour cream mixture into melted chocolate mixture until combined.
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Gently fold in whipped cream into chocolate mixture in 3 additions to avoid deflating the cream.
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Pour mousse into four 4-ounce ramekins, and chill until set, about 2 hours.
To serve:
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If desired, streak with melted chocolate or hot fudge sauce.
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Garnish with fresh fruit and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Change it Up:
Instead of melted chocolate chips, garnish with hot fudge.
Dress it Up:
Add some fresh berries to the mousse. Rough chop a handful of blackberries or red raspberries. Gently fold in to prevent mousse from deflating.
Make this Dense Chocolate Mousse as well, and layer in ramekins or wineglasses.
Dress it Down:
Don't like lemon? Just eliminate it completely.