Mousse au Chocolat

A big hit at our party and easy to make!! Very yummy...

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
- 150g dark chocolate
- 3 eggs -> separate into egg whites and egg yolks but make sure there is no yolk or fat at all in the egg whites!
- 80g heavy whipping cream
- 20g sugar
- Milk (the amount needed depends on the chocolate)

Method
1. Melt the chocolate over lowest possible heat using a double boiling method. Make sure that the water doesn't boil!!! Double boiling: a big pot of water with a smaller bowl in the middle of this water bath. Be careful not to allow water into the chocolate, otherwise it'll "freeze".

2. When all the chocolate has melted, add the egg yolks in and beat it well. Depending on the chocolate, you might get a lumpy mixture or a smooth mixture. Ours was lumpy so we added milk a little at a time, and beat it continuously until you get a smooth, shiny mixture. You can take it off the heat after this is done.

3. In a separate, clean bowl, beat the egg whites with sugar using an electric whisk until stiff peaks form. It will not work if there is any fat in the bowl. Stiff peaks mean that you can use the whisk to lift the mixture and it will stay in the same position when you remove the whisk. This is an important step to ensure the "fluffiness" of your mousse.

4. Scrape the stiff egg whites into the chocolate and fold it into the mixture carefully. Don't use a whisk because it breaks up the egg whites - you might find a spatula or a big spoon useful. When completely incorporated, start the next step.

5. Using the same bowl as the egg white mixture (or a new one if you prefer but it doesn't make a difference), whip the heavy cream until stiff. When that is done, incorporate it into the chocolate/egg white mixture like you did before. Don't worry if it doesn't completely incorporate, just make sure most of it is well mixed.

6. Pour into a dish and refrigerate till it sets! (about 3 hours) For our party we used small cups so that we didn't have to cut it, but you can use any bowls, casserole dishes or anything you like.