Valhrona Chocolate Mousse

By dyannucci

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs separated
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 stick unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup water
• 8 oz valhrona bittersweet chocolate

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk egg yokes, 1/4 cup suger, butter, and 1/4 cup water in a large bowl

Set over sauce pan of simmering water and whisk until a thermometer reads 160 F.

Add chocolate and whisk until melted and smooth

Turn off heat; leave bowl over water

n another bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form

Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until stiff but not dry

Fold 1/3 of beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten

Fold in the remaining whites

Divide mousse among six small dessert glasses

Chill at least 3 hours ntil set

Note: flavored liquor may be substituted for the water