Chocolate Mousse, Easy

By MarieR

Ingredients

• 13 ounces semisweet chocolate (or bitter chocolate)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups (12-ounces) heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons superfine sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

In a microwave safe bowl, combine the chopped chocolate and the butter. Heat in the microwave until melted, about 35 seconds depending on your microwave, and stir to melt completely. Whisk in the egg yolks and set aside to cool.
Pour the cream into a chilled bowl of a mixer and beat on medium speed until it starts to thicken. Add the sugar and vanilla and whisk until the cream starts to form stiff peaks.
Carefully fold the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture. Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to serve.
(The American Egg Board states: "There have been warnings against consuming raw or lightly cooked eggs on the grounds that the egg may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria responsible for a type of foodborne illness. Healthy people need to remember that there is
a very small risk and treat eggs and other raw animal foods accordingly. Use only properly refrigerated, clean, sound-shelled, fresh, grade AA or A eggs. Avoid mixing yolks and whites with the shell..." )