Rich Chocolate Mousse

Name: Rich Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients: 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate (no more than 60% cacao), chopped; 3/4 stick unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces; 3 large eggs, separated; 1 tablespoon Cognac or other brandy; 1 cup very cold heavy cream; 1/8 teaspoon salt

6 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

8 ounces bittersweet chocolate (no more than 60% cacao), chopped
3/4 stick unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces
3 large eggs, separated
1 tablespoon Cognac or other brandy
1 cup very cold heavy cream
1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

Melt chocolate and butter in a large metal bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water, gently stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat.
2

Meanwhile, beat yolks in a small bowl with an electric mixer until thick enough to form a ribbon that takes a few seconds to dissolve, 2 to 4 minutes. Whisk yolks into chocolate mixture along with Cognac, then cool to warm.
3

Beat cream in a medium bowl with cleaned beaters until it just holds stiff peaks.
4

Beat whites with salt in another bowl with cleaned beaters until they just hold soft peaks.
5

Fold whipped cream and beaten whites into chocolate mixture gently but thoroughly. Transfer to stemmed glasses, 4-ounces ramekins, or a serving dish.