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Blender Mousse

Back in the day, my mom would make pudding for dessert. From a mix, but not instant, and she would stand over a pot at the stove stirring for what seemed like forever while the pudding gently came together. My … Continue reading

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Blender Pot de Crème

Technically, this recipe is based on my Aunt Buzz’s blender chocolate mousse, but I’ve lost that recipe and this is as close as I’ve been able to come to the yummy dessert treat of so very many years ago. And, … Continue reading

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Blender Chocolate Mousse

Back in the day, my Aunt Buzz made a mean chocolate mousse; but quickly and easily and in the blender. Well, quick and easy, but, you do need to chill it overnight before serving. Still and all, that just means … Continue reading

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Parfait! Chocolate Mousse

It’s a summer holiday weekend, and, in our house, anyway, there’s so much to celebrate! We planned to meet friends for a movie, then a light dinner out, and then back home for dessert and champagne. We were celebrating Don’s … Continue reading

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Orange Chocolate Mousse

Of all the recipes that caught my eye in Nigella Lawson’s Italian inspired book, nigellissima, her instant chocolate-orange mousse was the one I had to make; firstly, because I love me some good chocolate mousse, but mostly, because it called … Continue reading

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Parfait! Chocolate Mousse

Rich. Creamy. Laced with just a touch o’ rum and a nice hit of fresh brewed espresso, this was a pretty darned fine (and gluten-free) addition to our Thanksgiving dessert table. Except. The recipe I used called for adding granulated … Continue reading

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My Failed (but still tasty) Chocolate Mousse

My Aunt Buzz had an INCREDIBLE recipe for chocolate mousse – and it was dead simple to make as well. So simple, in fact, that I made it often; adapting it with white chocolate instead of semisweet, swapping out liqueurs … Continue reading

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