Chocolate Mousse

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the chocolate and milk in a heatproof bowl and place over a saucepan of simmering water.
2. 2
   Heat, stirring often, until the chocolate melts.
3. 3
   Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
4. 4
   Whisk the egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl until thick and creamy.
5. 5
   Whisk in the chocolate mixture.
6. 6
   Whip the cream in a bowl until stiff peaks form.
7. 7
   Add the chocolate mixture and fold together just until combine.
8. 8
   Using clean beaters, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
9. 9
   Stir some of the whites into the chocolate mixture, then fold in the rest.
10. 10
    Spoon into individual dishes.
11. 11
    Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, until chilled.
12. 12
    Garnish with grated chocolate and serve chilled.
13. 13
    Variation
14. 14
    Light Chocolate Mousse
15. 15
    For a sweeter and lighter taste, make the mousse with 50 percent dark chocolate or milk chocolate.
16. 16
    Top with shavings or curls of white chocolate.