| The French are well known for their elegant chocolate | | | | the mixing bowl with a plate. Let it sit for five minutes. |
| desserts, each one more elaborate then the next. But | | | | Using a wooden spoon stir the chocolate and cream |
| some of the most popular French chocolate dessert | | | | until completely mixed. Pour into the pie shell. |
| recipes are very quick and easy to prepare. Either one | | | | Refrigerate your tart for at least an hour before eating. |
| of these chocolaty treats would be fit to serve | | | | You can decorate it just before serving with colored |
| company, but no need to wait until you're entertaining | | | | candies, chocolate curls and/or whipped cream.. |
| to give them a try. | | | | Makes 8 servings |
| Please note that although they are simple to make, | | | | Chocolate Mousse |
| these French chocolate desserts require the best | | | | Mousse Au Chocolate |
| ingredients possible, especially for the chocolate, which | | | | - 8 ounces good quality dark cooking chocolate |
| should be a good quality baking chocolate. Also, do | | | | - 6 eggs, at room temperature |
| make these desserts ahead of time so they have | | | | - whipped cream (optional) |
| enough time to chill before serving. | | | | Melt the chocolate in a double boiler. |
| Chocolate Tart | | | | Separate the eggs into two large bowls. |
| Tarte a la Ganache | | | | Beat the egg whites until very stiff. |
| - 1 9 inch pre-baked tart or pie shell | | | | Stir the melted chocolate into the egg yolks, beating |
| - 10 ounces good quality, sweet, dark chocolate | | | | vigorously until the mixture is smooth. |
| - 1 1/4 cups heavy cream | | | | Stir one third of the egg whites into the chocolate |
| Break the chocolate into small pieces and place in a | | | | mixture and mix until thoroughly blended. |
| sturdy, heat resistant mixing bowl. | | | | Carefully fold in the rest of the egg whites. |
| Pour the cream into a small saucepan and warm on | | | | Spoon the mousse into individual parfait glasses, chill |
| medium heat. Remove from heat as soon as it comes | | | | and serve with whipped cream and shaved chocolate |
| to a boil. | | | | if you wish. |
| Pour the hot cream on top of the chocolate and cover | | | | |