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Heavenly Chocolate Mousse

8 squares (1 ounce each) semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup water, divided
2 tablespoons butter
3 egg yolks
2 tablespoons sugar
1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped

In a microwave, microwave the chocolate, 1/4 cup water and butter
until the chocolate and butter are melted; stir until smooth. Cool
for 10 minutes. In a small heavy saucepan, whisk egg yolks, sugar
and remaining water. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture
reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal
spoon. Remove from the heat; whisk in chocolate mixture. Set

Printed from tasteofhome.com Nov 19, 2008

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Heavenly Chocolate Mousse cont.

saucepan in ice and stir until cooled, about 5-10 minutes. Fold in
whipped cream. Spoon into dessert dishes. Refrigerate for 4 hours or
overnight.

Yield: 6-8 servings.