Easy Chocolate Mousse

Recipe Ingredients

2		-- (1 oz each), semisweet chocolate,
		Coarsely chopped
1		-- (1 oz) unsweetened, chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons	45ml	Brandy - dark rum or strong
2		Eggs
1/3 cup	65g / 2.3oz	Sugar
1/8 teaspoon	0.6ml	Salt
2/3 cup	157ml	Heavy cream

Recipe Instructions

A light mousse; the blender method (recipe follows) makes a darker, denser mousse.

whipped cream for garnish (optional)

In small heavy sauce pan over low heat, melt chocolates with the brandy. Stir until smooth; set aside. In a small bowl, beat eggs, sugar and salt until fluffy. Add cream; beat until mixture mounds slightly. Beat in chocolate mixture until well blended. Spoon into serving bowl, 4 glasses or dessert dishes. Chill. Garnish with whipped cream.

Blender method: In blender whirl eggs, sugar and salt 45 seconds or until frothy. Add cream; blend 10 seconds. Add chocolate mixture; blend until smooth. Proceed as above.

Source:
the California Culinary Academy

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