This is a quick recipe for a faux mascarpone "mousse" that tricks the eyes and palate into thinking it's an authentic chocolate mousse made with eggs.
Ingredients
- mascarpone cheese: 1 container (8 ounce container)
- heavy whipping cream: 2 Tbsp
- vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- chocolate chips: 0.25 cup
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Stages of cooking
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Mix mascarpone cheese, whipping cream, and vanilla together in a bowl.
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Melt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching.
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Fold melted chocolate into mascarpone cheese mixture. Refrigerate until set, 1 to 2 hours.
