Chocolate-amaretto Mousse

Total Time: 8 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 12 ounces half-and-half
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup amaretto
• 1 pinch salt
• 12 ounces chocolate chips

Recipe

• 1 heat half-and-half just up to the scald. transfer to the canister of a blender (not a food processor).
• 2 while running on "high", add the eggs, amaretto, salt and chocolate chips, in that order. run until chips melt completely. pour through a strainer into individual cups (or a pretty serving bowl). refrigerate overnight until set. serve with lightly sweetened whipped cream.
• 3 bailey's, kahlua or other liqueur can be substituted for the amaretto. i've also made it without liqueur, and used a few drops of mint extract.