Chocolate Mousse

Name: Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients: 5 large egg yolks plus 4 large egg whites; 2 tablespoons vanilla sugar (see Cooks' note); 2 shots (about 1 tablespoon) espresso coffee; 8 ounces dark chocolate, melted and kept warm; 1/4 cup sugar; 3/4 cup heavy cream, whipped; Optional garnishes: Whipped cream, shaved chocolate, and fresh berries

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Ingredients

5 large egg yolks plus 4 large egg whites
2 tablespoons vanilla sugar (see Cooks' note)
2 shots (about 1 tablespoon) espresso coffee
8 ounces dark chocolate, melted and kept warm
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup heavy cream, whipped
Optional garnishes: Whipped cream, shaved chocolate, and fresh berries

Directions

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["1. Set up a double boiler by filling a medium saucepan with 1 inch of water. Place the pan over moderate heat and bring the water to a simmer. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the egg yolks, vanilla sugar, and espresso. Place the stand mixer bowl over the pan of simmering water and whisk constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is hot to the touch, about 2 minutes. Transfer the bowl to the stand mixer and, using the whisk attachment, beat on medium-high speed until pale, thick, and foamy (a whisk dragged through the mixture should leave a \"ribbon\"" trail behind it)