Chocolate Mousse

By CheeseDiva

Ingredients

• 1 2/3 cups heavy cream
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 4 egg whites
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 6 oz. bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled
• Chocolate shavings, to garnish

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, beat cream, vanilla, and salt with a whisk until stiff peaks form; chill. In another large bowl, beat egg whites with a whisk until soft peaks form. While whisking, slowly add sugar, and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Add melted chocolate to egg whites, and fold until almost incorporated; add whipped cream and fold until completely incorporated. Divide among serving cups; chill. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings before serving.