Chocolate Mousse for Beginners (and Experts)
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Date: 2024-02-14
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ronschlorff7089
Nice one Chef John, as usual, but far from easy for beginners, who my set the house on fire at that one step. LOL. But experts maybe. So, when I was a young and singe lad in the late 70's I made an easy one that came from some article in a magazine at the time (People) can't remember. It was basically to blend a packet of unflavored gelatin, some cocoa power, sugar, and heavy cream until thickened and refrigerate. It worked like a charm for Date Nights LOL. Best part, no mucking around like this one with melting block chocolate, cooking eggs, and open flames, towel in hand (maybe soak it first); surely a prescription for disaster for beginners, of which I was definitely a rank one in the 70's, cooking wise. Again, good for experienced cooks.
Speaking of that time, there were a lot of cheeky takes on the environmental bumper stickers going around then, being shortly after the time of Earth Day (1972, I think) and all You'd see ones such as Save the Whales, Collect the Whole Set, but my favorite was Save the Chocolate Moose, topically speaking for this vid! LOL; D
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Nice one Chef John, as usual, but far from easy for beginners, who my set the house on fire at that one step. LOL. But experts maybe. So, when I was a young and singe lad in the late 70's I made an easy one that came from some article in a magazine at the time (People) can't remember. It was basically to blend a packet of unflavored gelatin, some cocoa power, sugar, and heavy cream until thickened and refrigerate. It worked like a charm for Date Nights LOL. Best part, no mucking around like this one with melting block chocolate, cooking eggs, and open flames, towel in hand (maybe soak it first); surely a prescription for disaster for beginners, of which I was definitely a rank one in the 70's, cooking wise. Again, good for experienced cooks.
Speaking of that time, there were a lot of cheeky takes on the environmental bumper stickers going around then, being shortly after the time of Earth Day (1972, I think) and all You'd see ones such as Save the Whales, Collect the Whole Set, but my favorite was Save the Chocolate Moose, topically speaking for this vid! LOL; D
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KelvinsKitchen
Wow, Chef John, this chocolate mousse recipe is an absolute game-changer! Your clear instructions and expert tips make it so easy for beginners like me to create a dessert that looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant. I appreciate how you break down each step and offer alternatives for different flavor variations. The end result is truly outstanding rich, creamy, and utterly indulgent. I can't wait to impress my friends and family with this masterpiece. Thank you for sharing your culinary genius with us! Keep the amazing recipes coming!
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Wow, Chef John, this chocolate mousse recipe is an absolute game-changer! Your clear instructions and expert tips make it so easy for beginners like me to create a dessert that looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant. I appreciate how you break down each step and offer alternatives for different flavor variations. The end result is truly outstanding rich, creamy, and utterly indulgent. I can't wait to impress my friends and family with this masterpiece. Thank you for sharing your culinary genius with us! Keep the amazing recipes coming!
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grilledxcheeze
I like how your style is still geared towards people who might be new to cooking. When you mentioned replacing a spatula I first thought to myself, who doesn't have one of those It made me remember watching your videos many years ago when I first started getting into cooking, I didn't have many tools back then either. You're a legend in our house.
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I like how your style is still geared towards people who might be new to cooking. When you mentioned replacing a spatula I first thought to myself, who doesn't have one of those It made me remember watching your videos many years ago when I first started getting into cooking, I didn't have many tools back then either. You're a legend in our house.
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RemoteControlProds
It's not a Food Wishes Valentine unless you're trying to get lllllllots of compliments. After all, who wouldn't want to be the Courteney Cox of landing that fox Kudos for creating something that anyone can master, even if their skills aren't the same as Monica Geller's.
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It's not a Food Wishes Valentine unless you're trying to get lllllllots of compliments. After all, who wouldn't want to be the Courteney Cox of landing that fox Kudos for creating something that anyone can master, even if their skills aren't the same as Monica Geller's.
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simmerguy813
Thank you for this recipe and the reassurance. I love to cook and bake, so your videos really provide a challenge, but also not to overthink it, just do. Even when you do screw up, it’s just you cooking. As you told us all. Thank you, Chef John.
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Thank you for this recipe and the reassurance. I love to cook and bake, so your videos really provide a challenge, but also not to overthink it, just do. Even when you do screw up, it’s just you cooking. As you told us all. Thank you, Chef John.
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TheDingledong4lyfe
Dear Chef John. Could I substitute Benadryl tablets for raspberries My Uncle Blume is very allergic to chocolate but insists on having mousse for Valentine’s Day. Thank you and happy Valentine’s Day to you and Michelle
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Dear Chef John. Could I substitute Benadryl tablets for raspberries My Uncle Blume is very allergic to chocolate but insists on having mousse for Valentine’s Day. Thank you and happy Valentine’s Day to you and Michelle
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faithsrvtrip8768
I prefer whisking eggs in a glass bowl. I would be afraid to put a metal bowl, with eggs, directly over the burner! I would use a water bath and be patient like when making Hollandaise.
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I prefer whisking eggs in a glass bowl. I would be afraid to put a metal bowl, with eggs, directly over the burner! I would use a water bath and be patient like when making Hollandaise.
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marthacalkins8054
The best comment I ever heard regarding yolk-only recipes (I believe it was Brian Lagerstrom): and I’ll just save these egg whites to make my morning breakfast eggs less interesting.
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The best comment I ever heard regarding yolk-only recipes (I believe it was Brian Lagerstrom): and I’ll just save these egg whites to make my morning breakfast eggs less interesting.
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noob19087
NOTE: If you don't have a gas stove, what you can do instead is boil a pot of water on whatever stove you have, and then put your bowl over that. Otherwise you'll likely burn it.
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NOTE: If you don't have a gas stove, what you can do instead is boil a pot of water on whatever stove you have, and then put your bowl over that. Otherwise you'll likely burn it.
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op3129
first time I tried to make chocolate mousse, I accidentally skipped the egg whites (merengue.
so. accidentally made (basically) this. (ratioos slightly different )
so yummy
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first time I tried to make chocolate mousse, I accidentally skipped the egg whites (merengue.
so. accidentally made (basically) this. (ratioos slightly different )
so yummy
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neuvocastezero1838
Let me tell ya, I got it rough, I went to a restaurant the other night and ordered the chocolate mousse, and I got an antler stuck in my throat!
R. I. P. Rodney
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Let me tell ya, I got it rough, I went to a restaurant the other night and ordered the chocolate mousse, and I got an antler stuck in my throat!
R. I. P. Rodney
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foodwishes
This is not a beginner's recipe that's for sure. I make a great chocolate mousse with no eggs, and I don't really see the point of eggs if I'm honest.
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This is not a beginner's recipe that's for sure. I make a great chocolate mousse with no eggs, and I don't really see the point of eggs if I'm honest.
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matthiasmartin4355
My loca darkl chocolate brands all either have 50%, 70% or 85% coca content. Would you go for the higher or the lower one for this recipe
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My loca darkl chocolate brands all either have 50%, 70% or 85% coca content. Would you go for the higher or the lower one for this recipe
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giovannadiaz1917
I'm a professional pastry chef, but this technique is brilliant, basically a chocolate sabayonne. I'll make this for dinner. Thanks chef!
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I'm a professional pastry chef, but this technique is brilliant, basically a chocolate sabayonne. I'll make this for dinner. Thanks chef!
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marianlincoln9008
I remember the first time I ever made a chocolate moose. using bitter cocoa powder. I havent made one in years. . Perhaps this weekend. .
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I remember the first time I ever made a chocolate moose. using bitter cocoa powder. I havent made one in years. . Perhaps this weekend. .
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Treetrade101
An empty bottle of water works just fine for separating the yolk from whole egg just in case you really were gonna dunk your hand in the egg
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An empty bottle of water works just fine for separating the yolk from whole egg just in case you really were gonna dunk your hand in the egg
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LeornianCyng
If you want to make a vegan option or are allergic to / have give up to eggs, then avocado or aquafaba a great and really easy options.
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If you want to make a vegan option or are allergic to / have give up to eggs, then avocado or aquafaba a great and really easy options.
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AlaskanKasten
Okay, quick question - how big of a batch can I make at once I have five kids, a grand baby, and a chocolate loving husband.
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Okay, quick question - how big of a batch can I make at once I have five kids, a grand baby, and a chocolate loving husband.
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