Shawn’s Chocolate Mousse

Shawn’s Chocolate Mousse

History: Shawn is my 2nd cousin and loves to cook. He submitted this recipe for our family cookbook.

Ingredients:
· 1 lb bittersweet chocolate
· 4 oz butter
· 6 oz egg yolks
· 8 oz egg whites
· 2.5 oz sugar
· 8 oz heavy cream


Directions:

1. Melt chocolate in double boiler
2. Remove from heat add butter until melted
3. Add the egg yolks mixing well
4. Whip the egg whites with the sugar until it forms a soft meringue into the chocolate mixture
5. Whip the cream until it makes soft peaks. Fold it into the chocolate mixture
6. Transfer the mousse to individual serving dishes to bowls and chill for several hours before serving

Buon Appetito