Easy Chocolate Mousse

prep time:: 15 minutes
total time:: 2 hours

Makes 4-6 servings

Kajsa

The EASIEST chocolate mousse you will ever make!!

ingredients

5 1/3 oz. (150 g) cooking chocolate
4 eggs, separated
(optional: 1 tbsp dessert liqueur)
1 1/4 cup cream
2 tbsp sugar
Cream
Grated chocolate

directions

1
Break chocolate into top of double boiler. Stir over hot water until chocolate has melted. *Here’s where you add the liqueur if using* Allow to cool slightly. (Can also microwave to melt chocolate).
2
Stir yolks into chocolate. Beat until thick and smooth.
3
Beat cream until thick. Quickly fold chocolate mixture into cream.
4
Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Gradually add sugar, beating until thick and glossy.
5
Fold half egg mixture into chocolate mixture until well mixed. Repeat with remaining egg white mixture.
6
Pour into 4 to 6 individual dishes or one large.
7
Chill until firm. Serve garnished with whipped cream and chocolate.

notes

CHOCOLATE LIQUEUR variation: Add 1 Tbsp. brandy, chocolate, or coffee liqueur to melted chocolate. Bailey’s works too. Can also freeze for ice-cream-like treat.

Source: Kajsa