Chocolate Mousse | Cup of Jo

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Melt chocolate in a double boiler or in a metal bowl placed over a pan of simmering water. Set aside and let come to room temperature. (This is important.)

Step 2

Separate six eggs into two medium-large mixing bowls. Add a pinch of salt to the egg whites and whip until stiff but not dry. Stir the melted chocolate into the egg yolks until just combined. Then, using a rubber spatula, delicately fold in egg whites to the chocolate-egg mixture until combined. You do not want to overmix. Pour batter into a serving bowl (or individual bowls) and refrigerate for at least three hours.

Step 3

In a small-medium mixing bowl, using an electric mixer (or a strong, enthusiastic wrist), whip the cream and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks appear. Spoon whipped cream on top of the mousse, the more artless you are about this, the better.