Heavenly Chocolate Mousse

By Bean4bella

Ingredients

• 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup water, divided
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

In a microwave, microwave the chocolate, 1/4 cup water and butter until the chocolate and butter are melted; stir until smooth. Cool for 10 minutes.
In a small heavy saucepan, whisk egg yolks, sugar and remaining water. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat; whisk in chocolate mixture.
Set saucepan in ice and stir until cooled, about 5-10 minutes. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into dessert dishes. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.