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Chocolate Mousse Pie Issue

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Well--not so much "issue" as it is "OHNO."

The recipe I was using has you add 2 whole eggs to a pound of melted chocolate, and then 4 egg yolks. I had my mise-en-place all ready, but then... I forgot the egg yolks and didn't remember them sitting in front of me until the pie was all finished and in the crust.

Haha, whoops. Thought the mousse felt a little light, there.

So, my question is, is it going to set properly, or am I dead in the water? Exactly how important were those four egg yolks?

I'm so horrified; this isn't my first time making this pie and I shouldn't be making these kinds of mistakes.
post #2 of 2
Please oh pretty please tell me you are not adding raw.
Pastruized eggs are okay but I reccomend making a pate a bomb, sabayon or swiss meringue. (cooking 165 degrees with sugar)

besides the safety issues, you will achieve a woderfully light but rich mousse.

you should be fine, the yolks are adding more body than structure added without manipulation.

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bake first, ask questions later.
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