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Chocolate Mousse Icebox Dessert

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By Sarah Caron
Updated Jun 27, 2011
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Layers of chocolate filling and lady fingers create a sweet treat that is truly decadent.

Chocolate Mousse Icebox Dessert

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 12 hr 30 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 7
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Ingredients

  • 1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
  • 3 tablespoons organic sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 3 pasteurized eggs, separated
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 24 firm ladyfingers

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Fill bottom portion of double boiler or 1-quart saucepan with 1 to 1 1/2 inches water; heat to a simmer. Place chocolate chips in top portion of double boiler or in heatproof bowl placed over saucepan. With water simmering, stir chips until melted. Stir in sugar and 2 tablespoons water until well combined (mixture will lose its shine and look dry).
  • Step 
    2
    In medium bowl, beat 3 egg yolks. Add hot chocolate mixture; stir until well combined.
  • Step 
    3
    In small bowl, beat 3 egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into chocolate mixture until well blended. Set aside.
  • Step 
    4
    In another small bowl, beat whipping cream and vanilla with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Fold into chocolate mixture until combined.
  • Step 
    5
    To assemble dessert, line bread pan with waxed paper or plastic wrap, allowing paper or wrap to extend over sides of pan. Arrange single layer of ladyfingers in bottom of pan. Top with 1/3 of chocolate mixture. Repeat making 2 more layers, ending with chocolate. Refrigerate at least 12 hours before serving.
  • Step 
    6
    To serve, place serving plate upside down over pan; turn plate and pan over. Remove pan. Cut into slices.

Nutrition

460 Calories
26g Total Fat
7g Protein
48g Total Carbohydrate
35g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
460
Calories from Fat
240
Total Fat
26g
40%
Saturated Fat
15g
73%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
155mg
51%
Sodium
75mg
3%
Potassium
240mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
48g
16%
Dietary Fiber
3g
11%
Sugars
35g
Protein
7g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 4 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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