Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 ounces dark chocolate, with at least 70% cacao preferred
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 5 egg whites
  • Pinch of salt

Instruction

  • Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler set over a pan of simmering water. (Since I don't have a double boiler, I make my own by placing a glass heat proof bowl over a medium-size saucepan.)
  • Remove the chocolate from the heat and stir in the sugar.
  • Let the chocolate cool a bit and then stir in the yolks, one at a time.
  • In a large bowl, beat the egg whites and a pinch of salt with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold 1/3 of the whites into the chocolate mixture, then fold in the remaining whites, being very gentle so you don't deflate the whites.
  • Divide the mousse evenly among 6 small dessert dishes or pour into a serving bowl.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate several hours until firm.