Rum Chocolate Mousse

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            FOOD FUNNY
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Thanks to Barb Jernigan who was the first of many to send me
this one:

A kleptomaniac woman had been caught shoplifting in a
supermarket and had to appear in court, taking along her long-
suffering husband for marital support. The prosecution proved
that the theft had taken place so the judge told her that,
considering her record, he was forced to impose a jail term.

"Hmmm," said the judge, looking through her previous offenses.
"This time you stole a can of tomatoes. Let us suppose that
there were six tomatoes in the can. Do you agree?" The
woman agreed.

"Then I sentence you to six nights in jail."

The judge was about to use his gavel when the husband jumped
to his feet. "Your honor, may I approach the bench?"

"Well," said his honor, this is somewhat unusual but I will make
an exception in this case. You may approach the bench."

The husband approached the bench and whispered, "She also
stole a can of peas."

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            TODAY'S RECIPE
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You would never know from the silky smoothness and rich flavor
that this dessert only takes a few minutes to prepare.

Rum Chocolate Mousse

Note: This recipe contains uncooked egg whites. If salmonella
contamination is a concern to you, please use pasteurized eggs
or skip this recipe entirely.

1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar
1/4 cup (60 ml) rum
4 oz (110 g) semisweet chocolate
2 Tbs (30 ml) plus 2 cups (500 ml) heavy cream
2 egg whites, stiffly beaten

Combine the sugar and rum in a small saucepan and warm over
low heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside. Melt
the chocolate in a saucepan set over hot water. Stir in the rum
mixture and 2 tablespoons (30 ml) heavy cream until smooth.
Beat the remaining cream until light and fluffy and fold into the
chocolate mixture. Fold in the beaten egg whites and spoon into
individual serving bowls or wine glasses. Chill at least 2 hours
before serving. Serves 8 to 12.
Received on Fri Apr 21 08:12:08 2006