Basic Chocolate Mousse

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 200 g heavy cream
• 200 g dark chocolate, chopped
• 60 g butter
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg, separated
• Chocolate shavings for garnish, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Whip the heavy cream and set aside.
Combine the chocolate, butter and milk in the top of a double boiler over hot, but simmering. Stir occasionally until smooth.
Beat the egg yolk and add it into chocolate mixture stirring very fast, still over the heat. Remove from the heat when it starts to boil.
Whip the egg white until foamy and beginning to hold a shape.
Gently fold in the egg white, one-third of it each time just until incorporated.
Pour this mixture slowly into the whipped heavy cream and stir.
Share the mousse into individual dishes and chill at least 5 hours.
Serve cold with chocolate shavings.