Cashew Nut And Chocolate Mousse (mousse De Castanhas De Caju E C

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 ounces plain dark chocolate
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 5 large egg yolks
• 1 cup cashew nuts, ground fine
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 5 large egg whites

Recipe

• 1 break the chocolate into small pieces and put into the top of a double boiler set over boiling water.
• 2 pour in 3 tablespoons water and the sugar and stir until the chocolate has melted and the sugar dissolved.
• 3 remove from the heat and beat in the egg yolks one by one.
• 4 stir in the nuts.
• 5 beat the cream until it stands in peaks and fold into the chocolate mixture.
• 6 beat the whites until they stand in firm peaks and fold into the mixture, gently but thoroughly.
• 7 pour into a serving dish and refrigerate overnight or until set.
• 8 serve, if liked, with whipped cream.