Favorite Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Ingredients

4 ½ ounces dark or bittersweet chocolate
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (can be made from 7 Stars Heavy Whipping Cream)
1 cup 7 Stars cold heavy whipping cream
3 large eggs, separated
1 tablespoon sugar

(Optional) Raspberries, extra whipped cream, and shaved chocolate

How to –



1. Whip the cream to soft peaks and refrigerate.
2. Combine the chocolate and butter in a double boiler stirring often until smooth. Let cool till just warm to the touch.
3. Whip the egg whites in a medium bowl until foamy and beginning to hold shape. Stir in sugar and beat until soft peaks form.
4. When chocolate is just warm to the touch, stir in the egg yolks. Gently, stir in about 1/3 of the whipped cream, fold in half the whites just until incorporated, then fold in the remaining whites, and finally the remaining whipped cream.
5. Spoon the mouse into a serving bowl or individual dishes.
6. Refrigerate for several hours or as long as possible before serving. Can be kept overnight for a firmer set.