Kahlua Mousse

Mmmmm.  Thats all I have to say about this divine (& naturally gluten-free) dessert.

Ingredients:

• 2 egg yolks
• 2 Tbsp Kahlua liqueur
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 oz semi-sweet chocolate
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 Tbsp Kahlua liqueur
• 2 egg whites
• 1 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 cup whipping cream
• garnish

Directions:

1. Beat egg yolks and 2 Tbsp Kahlua in top of dbl boiler.  Beat in 1/4 cup sugar and beat until slightly thickened and color lightens.
2. Place pan over boiling water, cook and stir until thickened, about 10 minutes.
3. Set top of dbl boiler in a bowl of cold water.  Beat until mixture is thick, 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Melt chocolate and butter together.  Stir in remaining 2 tbl Kahlua.  Add to egg mixture.
5. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.  Add remaining sugar.  Beat until stiff peaks form.  Add to chocolate mixture.
6. Beat whipping cream until stiff.  Fold into chocolate mixture.
7. Spoon mousse into serving dishes (parfait glasses or dessert cups).  Chill 3 hours before serving.

I was going through my old pre-gluten-free recipes, and found a stack of the Great American recipe cards.  I have quite a few of these cards.  Do you remember that subscription service?  When I got married, my Mom subscribed me to the service and I received oodles of recipe cards each month.  I think she was worried that I didn’t know how to cook.  And she was right, I had no idea!!  But I knew how to use the phone, and fortunately for us, we found a cheap long distance plan!  :)  Thanks Mom!

Enjoy!