Chocolate Mousse

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare the mousse: Melt the chopped chocolate over a double boiler until smooth, stirring occasionally.
2. 2
   Beat the whole egg and egg yolks with an electric mixer set on medium-high speed until light in color and thick, about 7 minutes; keep whipping while the sugar cooks.
3. 3
   Place sugar and water in a 1-quart heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat and cook to 250 F. Remove from heat and pour the sugar syrup down the side of the mixing bowl into the whipping eggs.
4. 4
   Continue to whip until the outside of the bowl is warm but not hot, 2 to 3 minutes.
5. 5
   Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks.
6. 6
   Fold in the Grand Marnier with a rubber spatula.
7. 7
   Fold the egg mixture into the whipped cream.
8. 8
   Carefully pour the warm melted chocolate into the mixture.
9. 9
   Use a rubber spatula to gently fold in the chocolate until completely incorporated.