INGREDIENTS
1/4 lb sweet chocolate
2 oz bitter chocolate
3 eggs, separated
2 Tbsp water
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup sugar
whipped cream for garnish
DIRECTIONS
Cut chocolate into 1/2″ pieces and place in small saucepan. Set over pot containing very hot water. Melt over low heat. Meanwhile put the egg yolks in a heavy saucepan and add water. Over very low heat beat vigorously with a whisk. Beat until yolks thicken. Remove yolks from heat and add to melted chocolate, stirring to blend. Let cool. Whip cream until stiff, adding sugar (2 Tbsp) toward the end of whipping. Fold cream into chocolate. Beat egg whites until soft peaks. Beat in remaining sugar 1 Tbsp at a time until stiff. Fold whites into chocolate mixture quickly and thoroughly using a rubber spatula. Spoon mousse into individual cups or glasses and chill. Just before serving, garnish with whipped cream. Makes 6 servings.