Rebecca Hart of Westminster is seeking “a delicious recipe for chocolate mousse,” which she has lost. “I have tried recipes, but none are as good. I would appreciate help.” Sheila Konsowski of Glen ...

1. To make the mousse: In a double boiler over barely simmering water, melt chocolate and butter, gently stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and transfer the mixture to a large bowl.

Melt baking chocolate in a double boiler over medium heat or the microwave for 30 second intervals. While the chocolate is melting, dissolve the sugar into the hot coffee. Once the chocolate is melted ...

Your arm will get a workout. But the end result – rich, creamy, chocolaty – will reward you. Making chocolate mousse from scratch isn’t difficult. It does take a good whisking. You’ll forget all about ...

I like to make this in a 9-inch loaf pan. You can also make it in a bowl. It comes out of either nicely, and both are good presentations. You will need a double boiler and a hand mixer. In a small ...

Long before fat grams and cholesterol counts were on our minds, there was the dessert party. Luscious spreads that included rich frosted cakes, flaky pies, chewy cookies, creamy puddings and ...

Whisk yolks and salt to blend in medium bowl. Bring milk to simmer in medium saucepan. Gradually whisk hot milk into yolk mixture; return to same pan. Stir over low heat until custard thickens, about ...

From Ann Hodgman, author of "Vegan Food for the Rest of Us": "I would never think about chocolate mousse unless I thought I could never have it again. Now I can! This is a simple version, but it gets ...

1. Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 350 degrees. Lightly butter a 15-by-11-inch jelly roll pan, and line the bottom and sides with parchment or wax paper, cutting slashes in the ...