Chocolate Mousse

Directions

1. 1
   Melt the chocolate in a double boiler over warm water.
2. 2
   Stir until the chocolate melts.
3. 3
   Whisk the egg yolks, 1/2 cup cream, and vanilla into the melted chocolate.
4. 4
   In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with 1/4 cup of the sugar until soft peaks form.
5. 5
   Fold the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture.
6. 6
   Whip the remaining cream until it forms soft peaks; fold into mixture.
7. 7
   Chill until serving time.