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Ingredients
- 6 lrg egg yolks
- 1 c. sugar
- 1/2 c. water
- 2 c. chilled whipping cream
- 3 Tbsp. brandy
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp grated nutmeg
- 2/3 c. half-and-half
- 8 ounce semisweet chocolate minced
Directions
- Whisk yolks, sugar and 1/4 c. water in medium metal bowl to blend. Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water (don't let bowl touch water). Whisk till mix registers 170 degrees on candy thermometer, about 4 min. Remove bowl from over water. Using electric mixer, beat mix till cold and thick, about 6 min.
- Using mixer fitted with clean dry beaters, beat cream, brandy, vanilla and nutmeg in large bowl till stiff peaks form. Fold cream mix into yolk mix.
- Spoon mousse into 13- by 9- by 2-inch glass baking dish. Cover mousse and freeze till hard, at least 6 hrs or possibly overnight.
- Bring half-and-half to simmer in medium saucepan. Remove from heat. Add in chocolate; whisk till smooth. (Mousse and sauce can be made 3 days ahead. Keep mousse frzn. Cover sauce and chill; rewarm over low heat.)
- Scoop mousse into parfait glasses. Spoon sauce over and serve.
- This recipe yields 6 servings.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 182g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 566 | |
| Calories from Fat 365 | 64% |
| Total Fat 42.37g | 53% |
| Saturated Fat 25.16g | 101% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 275mg | 92% |
| Sodium 44mg | 2% |
| Potassium 400mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 47.62g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.3g | 21% |
| Sugars 33.96g | 23% |
| Protein 9.19g | 15% |
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