Chocolate Mousse

By Zopmama

Traditional French Technique

Ingredients

• 8 oz. semisweeet chocolate pieces
• 2 Tablespoons water
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 6 eggs, seperated
• 1 Tablespoon dark rum or (1 1/2 tsp. rum extract)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 Tablespoons sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Melt chocolate and two Tablespoons water in double boiler. When melted, stir in powdered sugar; add butter bit by bit. Set aside.

Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored, about 5 minutes. Gently fold in chocolate. Reheat slightly to melt chocolate, if necessary. Stir in rum and vanilla.

Beat egg whites until foamy. While beating, slowly sprinkle in 2 Tablespoons sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whites into chocolate-yolk mixture.

Pour into individual serving dishes. Chill al least 4 hrs. Serve with whipped cream, if desired. Makes 6-8 servings.