Prep Time: 30 minutes, Serves 6
1 pound semisweet chocolate chips or chopped baking squares
4 eggs, separated, at room temperature
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 cups heavy cream, well chilled
1/4 cup sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1. Melt chocolate over double boiler.
2. Separate eggs, and whip egg whites in a dry clean bowl with salt until soft peaks form. Set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, whip cream until stiff. Set aside.
4. In a separate bowl, blend egg yolks with sugar and vanilla. Slowly add to the double boiler of melted chocolate and stir vigorously, until the egg yolks and sugar have been well mixed.
5. In a large bowl, combine the egg whites, whipped cream and chocolate mixture and stir with a whisk.
Serving Suggestions:
Spoon mousse into wine glasses or small ramekin dishes and chill for 2 hours. Serve with a combination or all of the following: a dollop of whipped cream, grated orange zest, or mint leaves.
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