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Chocolate Mousse

By: Marie DePadova • In: Desserts and Baking • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 oz Unsweetened Chocolate
  • 6 Eggs
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 3 tbsp Rum

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1: 

Melt chocolate in a double boiler.

Step 2:

Separate eggs. Beat the eggs yolks until thick and lemon colored. Add sugar gradually while beating. Stir in melted chocolate.

Step 3:

Beat the egg whites until a stiff peak forms. Whip the cream. Fold both into chocolate mixture and blend well. Add the rum if you wish.

Step 4:

Spoon into a two quart bowl or parfait glasses. Chill at least four hours. Garnish with whipped cream and serve.

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