Chocolate Mousse

By á-24204

Ingredients

• 4 large egg yolks
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 60mins
Adapted from marthastewart.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 3/4 cup heavy cream. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until mixture coats back of spoon, 3 to 4 minutes (do not boil). Remove from heat; whisk in melted chocolate and vanilla. Strain into a bowl; chill until cool.

With an electric mixer, beat remaining 1 1/4 cups heavy cream with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar until stiff peaks form. Stir 1/3 of whipped cream into cooled custard mixture, then gently fold in the rest with a rubber spatula.

Spoon into serving dishes; chill, covered, at least 30 minutes and up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.