Chocolate Mousse

Directions

1. 1
   Melt the chocolate while constantly stirring in a double boiler over simmering water.
2. 2
   In a bowl beat the egg yolks with the sugar until you get a thick cream.
3. 3
   Carefully add while stirring the melted chocolate to the egg yolk-sugar mixture and cool it down while stirring over a pan of ice.
4. 4
   Beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks.
5. 5
   Fold the beaten whites carefully into the cool yolks-sugar-chocolate mixture.
6. 6
   Using 4 serving dishes divide the mousse evenly between them, then place these in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours.
7. 7
   Serve with whipped cream.