Chocolate Mousse Recipes from the Blue Bayou

 
Ingredients

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12 oz bittersweet chocolate
4 oz unsalted butter
5 oz egg whites
2 oz sugar
3 ½ cups of heavy cream

Yield: 8 cups

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Method

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In a double boiler combine chocolate and butter, stirring until melted.

Whip cream and supgar until light and fluffy; set aside.

Beat egg whites at high speed until soft peaks form.

Using a wire whisk combine egg whites with the melted chocolate and then with the whipped cream.

Cover and refrigerate overnight.