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Molten Chocolate Mousse Cups





Yields
Makes 12 4-oz. ramekins or 16 3-oz. heart-shaped ramekins




Total Time
1 hr




Freezing Time (at least)
3 hrs




Total Time
4 hrs

Bake this silky, rich chocolate mousse straight out of the freezer. It couldn’t be easier and you can make a half-batch without compromising the results. For a molten center, stick with the 4-oz. size. For a cooked-through but still meltingly tender crumb, choose the heart-shaped ramekins or any other flat 3-oz. ramekins. Needless to say, they make a killer Valentine’s Day dessert.

 14 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
 3/4 cup unsalted butter
 6 large eggs, separated
 1/4 teaspoon salt
 1 cup sugar
 Sweetened whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa powder, for topping
Step 1
1

Put chocolate and butter in a medium metal bowl and set bowl over (not touching) simmering water in a pot. Heat until chocolate is almost completely melted; remove from heat, stir until smooth, and set aside.

Step 2
2

With a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk egg whites and salt in a bowl until foamy. With mixer still on, slowly rain in sugar and whisk until soft peaks form.

Step 3
3

Lightly beat yolks with a fork, and then stir into chocolate mixture until completely blended. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in whites. Divide mixture among 12 small freezer- and ovenproof coffee cups or ramekins (4 oz. each) or 16 shallow heart-shaped ramekins (3 oz. each). Cover each cup with plastic wrap and freeze at least 3 hours and up to 2 weeks.

Step 4
4

Preheat oven to 325°. Set ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet, remove plastic wrap, and bake until puffed, cracked on the edges, and just wet-looking in the center, 30 to 35 minutes (or 15 to 20 minutes for 3-oz. ramekins). Let cakes cool 10 minutes before serving. Top with whipped cream and dust with cocoa, if you like.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories FOR 4-OZ. SERVING WITHOUT WHIPPED CREAM OR COCOA POWDER: 362 Calories from Fat 68
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g44%

Saturated Fat 15g75%
Cholesterol 136mg46%
Sodium 54mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 33g11%

Dietary Fiber 2.3g10%
Protein 5.5g11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.