CHOCOLATE MOUSSE 
1 pkg. semi-sweet chocolate morsels
12 eggs, separated
2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 tsp. instant coffee powder
4 tbsp. confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 c. heavy cream
2 sq. semi-sweet chocolate for garnish

Melt chocolate pieces in double boiler and remove from heat. With rubber spatula, rapidly stir in egg yolks all at once; stir in vanilla. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; with rubber spatula, gently fold beaten whites into chocolate mixture. Spoon mixture into dessert dishes (or a large clear glass bowl). Refrigerate a few hours.

Place coffee powder and sugar in a bowl; add cream with mixer at medium speed, beat just until soft peaks form. To serve, top mousse with whipped cream mixture and grated chocolate for garnish.

 

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