Chocoholics rejoice! Indulge yourself in this rich and creamy decadent dessert!!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Servings: 4
Ingredients
12oz.bittersweet or semisweet chocolate
10T.unsalted butter
8egg yolksat room temperature
8egg whitesat room temperature
3T.Baileys, Kahlua or Vanilla
1c.heavy cream
1T.confectioner's sugar
Instructions
Seperate the egg whites into a large bowl and the egg yolks into a small bowl.
Place the chocolate and butter in the top of a double boiler over low heat. Slowly melt the chocolate, stirring constantly.
Remove the chocolate from the heat, and gradually stir the chocolate mixture into the egg yolks, beating well. Let cool for about 10 minutes.
Using an electric mixer beat the egg whites until stiff.
Stir the Baileys, Kahlua or vanilla into the chocolate and egg mixture, and then gently fold this into the egg whites. There should be not white streaks visible.
Pour mousse into individual glasses or a 1 quart serving dish and refrigerate overnight.
Before serving, beat heavy cream with confectioners’ sugar, and place small dollop of cream on chilled mousse. Garnish with shaved chocolate or dust with cocoa powder.