Ingredients
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8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
5 large egg yolks
1/4 cup superfine sugar
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup orange liqueur
1 (9 inch) chocolate graham wafer pie crust
1 (15 ounce) can whipped cream
1/2 cup chocolate, shaved, for garnish
1/2 cup pecans (optional)
1/2 cup berries (optional)
Preparation
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In double boiler or bowl set over hot water, melt chocolate and butter, stirring.
Remove from the heat and mix in sugar until smooth.
Return to low heat and add yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each.
Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl. You can also put all ingredients into a blender at this point, pulsing after each addition.
Add cream and orange liqueur and mix well.
Sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup warm liquid, stirring until mixed well. Let stand for 1 minute. Fold into mousse mixture.
Spoon mousse into graham cracker pie shell and smooth over with spatula. May also be spooned into individual tart shells.
Refrigerate 3 to 4 hours to overnight until well chilled and set. Pie will have the consistency of fudge rather than a traditional mousse.
Top with whipped cream, pecans or berries and chocolate shavings. Cut into small wedges and serve.
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