Chocolate Mousse

Directions

1. 1
   Make one day in advance!
2. 2
   Line bottom of spring-form pan with wax paper (trace pan bottom onto wax paper; cut and fit into pan bottom).
3. 3
   Melt chocolate morsels and 6 tablespoons water in double boiler.
4. 4
   Add sugar.
5. 5
   Remove from heat.
6. 6
   Add 6 egg yolks.
7. 7
   Beat egg whites until stiff.
8. 8
   Fold into chocolate mixture.
9. 9
   (Do in large bowl.)
10. 10
    Beat 1 pint heavy cream, adding vanilla.
11. 11
    Fold into chocolate mixture.
12. 12
    Line bottom and sides of pan with ladyfingers (there will be a couple of leftover ones) to form picket fence. Chill overnight.
13. 13
    Two hours before serving, beat 1/2 pint heavy cream with 2 tablespoons sugar.
14. 14
    Pour over mousse, then sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles immediately before serving.