Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate Mousse

A classic chocolate mousse made with egg yolks, Baker's chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, and whipped heavy cream, frozen in a Pyrex bowl before serving.

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The Original

Processed by Claude

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs yolks, beat well - put aside
  • 2 sqs. Bakers Choc. - grate, put aside
  • 2 bars semi-sweet Choc. - melt in double boiler and cool
  • 1 small containers heavy cream - Whip (do not overwhip)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Beat 4 egg yolks well and put aside.

  2. 2

    Grate 2 squares of Baker's chocolate and put aside.

  3. 3

    Melt 2 bars semi-sweet chocolate in a double boiler and cool.

  4. 4

    Whip 1 small container of heavy cream (do not overwhip).

  5. 5

    Fold egg yolks into melted chocolate so it looks dark brown.

  6. 6

    Add grated bits.

  7. 7

    Put in freezer in large Pyrex bowl.

  8. 8

    Defrost 1 or 2 hrs. before serving.

  9. 9

    Cut ingredients in ½ for a smaller mousse.