German Chocolate Kahlua Mousse

Want an easy and delicious chocolate mousse that will taste like you slaved away in the kitchen? Try this decadent treat with some freshly whipped cream! 

If you make it in the morning they should be set by dinner!  This mousse is really rich so you will want to add some freshly whipped cream on top.  If you are not ready to try your hand at fresh whipped cream (though it is easy I promise), add a dollop of plain yogurt after the mousse has set. Also, if you are alcohol free just add vanilla or chocolate or even hazelnut extract in its place!

German Chocolate Kahlua Mousse 
Makes about four 1 cup servings
Adapted from http://delishhh.com/2013/02/04/chocolate-kahlua-mousse/

What you need:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 Tbs Kahlua (or a flavor extract of your choice)
• 1 egg & 1 egg yolk
• 1 cup semi-sweet German chocolate cut into pieces (or any sweetened chocolate you have on hand) 
• 1 cup very cold heavy cream

What to do:

• Heat the cream in a medium saucepan over low heat. 
• In a separate bowl whip the eggs until they are a pale yellow. 
• Once the cream is simmering, temper some of the cream into the eggs and mix, then slowly add the egg/cream mixture back into the pot. 
• Add the Kahlua and continue to simmer for about 10 minutes while frequently stirring the mixture.  You do not want the mixture to boil.
• Place the chocolate pieces or chips in to the blender and slowly add the hot liquid to the blender.
• Place the lid on the blend, turn setting to puree and blend well for at least 5 minutes.
• Pour mixture into four 8 oz glasses, ramekins or dessert bowls and place in the fridge for at least 6 hrs to set 

For the whipped cream:

• Right before serving, add the last cup of heavy cream to a cold bowl
• Whip the cream until firm peaks form, about 5-10 minutes 
• Place a dollop on top of each mousse cup