pudding - dark chocolate mousse cups

Ingredients

  • 2 2 2 egg yolks
  • 6 6 6 ounces dark chocolate
  • 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup water
  • 1 1 1 Cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 1/2 1/2 tsp vanilla

Preparation

Step 1

Melt the chocolate in a double boiler over simmering water. Remove the chocolate from the heat and allow to cool slightly. The chocolate should not be hot, but should be warm, about body temperature. While waiting for the chocolate to cool, beat together egg yolks and water lightly. Mix the egg yolk and water mixture into the chocolate slowly, stirring continuously. whisk until the chocolate is smooth. set aside

in a medium to large bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Reserve 2 cups of whipped topping to top the cups. Fold the rest of the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture. Fill cups with the chocolate mix and refrigerate 2 hours or until firm. top with whipped cream