Chocolate Mousse

Directions

1. 1
   Put chips into blender and turn to high speed for 8 to 10 seconds, until chips are powdered.
2. 2
   Do not overblend.
3. 3
   Push chocolate down with a wooden spoon.
4. 4
   Add boiling water and blend at high speed for 6 to 8 seconds to melt chocolate.
5. 5
   Add rum, coffee and egg yolks.
6. 6
   Blend for 10 to 15 seconds, pushing chocolate down as necessary.
7. 7
   Beat egg whites to stiff peaks with a bit of cream of tartar.
8. 8
   Fold chocolate mixture into whites, gently with a large whisk.
9. 9
   Chill 2 to 4 hours.
10. 10
    Serves 12.