Preparation: Easy. Cost: Fairly expensive. Preparation time: 25 minutes.

8 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
3 tbsp. powdered sugar
3 tbsp. strong brewed coffee
2-3 egg yolks
1 1/4 c. whipping cream

Melt chocolate in a double boiler or in a pan with hot water. Add sugar, coffee and egg yolks, one at a time. Stir until mixture has thickened. Remove from heat. Let cool. Whip cream. Add to slightly cooled chocolate mixture. Spoon mousse into individual serving dishes. Cover. Let cool in refrigerator for 1 hour. Garnish each serving with a spoonful of whipped cream. Good served with: Sherry or other dessert wine.

Any nutritional information is per single serving: Calories: 596. Protein: 5 g. Carbohydrates: 40 g. Sodium: 33 mg. Fat: 50 g. Cholesterol: 211 mg.

Tips: Don't let the water boil when melting the chocolate. It will scorch.