Chocolate Mousse

By brandyc

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• Whipped cream, optional

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan, melt chocolate chips with water; stir until smooth. Stir a small amount of hot chocolate mixture into egg yolk; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool, stirring several times.

In a small bowl, beat whipping cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Fold in cooled chocolate mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.