Ancho Chocolate Mousse with Grand Marnier

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 4 ounces sweet baking chocolate
 * 4 ounces semisweet chocolate
 * ¼ cup Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur
 * 1 teaspoon freshly ground ancho chile powder
 * 2 cups whipping cream
 * ½ cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
 * semisweet chocolate curls for garnish

Directions

 * 1) Combine the chocolates, Grand Marnier and ancho powder in a heavy saucepan and cook over low heat until chocolate melts, stirring constantly.
 * 2) Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm.
 * 3) Beat the whipping cream, adding the confectioners' sugar until soft peaks form.
 * 4) Gently fold about one-fourth of the whipped cream into the chocolate, then fold in the remaining whipped cream.
 * 5) Spoon the mousse into individual serving dishes and chill until ready to serve.
 * 6) Garnish with semisweet chocolate curls.