White Chocolate Mousse II

Name: White Chocolate Mousse II
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons water, or 2 tablespoons water mixed with 3 tablespoons liqueur; 5 tablespoons water, or 2 tablespoons water mixed with 3 tablespoons liqueur; 9 ounces white chocolate*, very finely chopped; ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar; 3 egg whites, at room temperature; 1½ cups heavy cream; 5 tablespoons water, or 2 tablespoons water mixed with 3 tablespoons liqueur

Preparation info

Makes about
6 cups

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Cocolat

By Alice Medrich

Published 1990

About

A lighter textured mousse for filling chocolate dessert cups or eating from pretty dessert glasses with fresh berries. This one is not stiff enough to slice.

Ingredients

9 ounces white chocolate*, very finely chopped
5 tablespoons water, or

Americas
United States
Dessert
Microwave
Summer
Vegetarian
Gluten-free

Method

Place chocolate and water in a medium-size heatproof bowl. Bring 1 inch of water to a simmer in a wide skillet. Turn the heat off and wait 30 seconds. Set bowl of chocolate in hot water. Stir white chocolate mixture constantly until melted and smooth. Or, melt in a microwave on low (30%) for about 2 minutes. Stir until smooth and completely melted. (White chocolate is ve