Chocolate Mousse

By exdircomp

Ingredients

• 8 oz. SCHARFFEN BERGER 62% Cacao Semisweet baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup water, divided use
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 large egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 1/4 cups heavy cream, whipped

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a microwave or double boiler, heat chocolate, 1/4 cup water and butter until the chocolate and butter are melted. Cool for 10 minutes.

2. In a small heavy saucepan, whisk egg yolks, sugar and remaining water. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches 160*F (70*C), about 1 to 2 minutes.

3. Remove from the heat; whisk in chocolate mixture. Set saucepan in ice and stir until cooled, about 5 to 10 minutes.

4. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into dessert dishes.

5. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.