2/3 c. sugar
1/4 c. water
2 oz. baking chocolate
2 eggs, separated, room temperature
1/2 c. whipping cream

In heavy saucepan on low heat, heat 1/4 cup water, 1/3 cup sugar. Stir until dissolved. Add chocolate that has been broken into pieces. Stir until chocolate is melted and thickens and is shiny. Set aside.

In a small bowl beat egg yolks until pale yellow and thick. Add yolks to chocolate. Fold until blended. In a medium bowl beat egg whites and a pinch of salt until foamy, slowly add 1/3 cup sugar. Bat until soft peaks. Fold chocolate mixture into whites until blended.

In a deep small bowl beat 1/2 cup chilled whipping cream until soft peaks form. Fold into chocolate mixture. To serve use small stemmed glasses.

Serves 4-6.