creamiest chocolate mousse

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 7 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 7 egg yolks, beaten
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 7 egg white
• 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon kirschwasser (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• place chocolate in a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water. stir occasionally until mostly melted, then remove from heat, and stir until smooth. set aside to cool slightly.
• in a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to medium stiff peaks, but do not allow it to become grainy. set aside.
• in a separate bowl, whip egg whites with salt until soft peaks form. sprinkle in the sugar, and continue whipping to medium stiff peaks. fold in egg yolks and kirshwasser.
• fold in the melted chocolate until completely incorporated, then fold in whipped cream until evenly blended. spoon into dessert cups, and chill until firm, about 1 hour.