Rich Chocolate Mousse

Directions

1. 1
   Melt the chocolate chips in double boiler until they are of a smooth consistency.
2. 2
   Add the butter and stir into the hot, melted chocolate.
3. 3
   Stir in three tablespoons coffee and rum if desired. Separate the egg yolks from the whites.
4. 4
   Add the egg yolks to the chocolate mix, one at a time.
5. 5
   Beat the egg whites until the mixture is stiff and forms peaks.
6. 6
   Mix into the chocolate with a wooden spoon.
7. 7
   Pour the chocolate mousse into dessert glasses and leave to set in the refrigerator.
8. 8
   The chocolate mousse can be decorated with whipped cream and/or toasted almond slivers.
9. 9
   A sinfully rich dessert!