Chocolate Mousse
(Serves 6)
(Serves 6)
¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
4½ tsp vanilla extract
1½ cups heavy whipping cream
3 tblsp sugar, fine
NOTES: Try layering this mousse with the orange mousse!
Stir the chocolate in a double boiler and melt.
Add a small amount of the melted chocolate to the egg yolks, then add the yolks to the chocolate mix, mix well and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the vanilla. And set aside.
Beat the cream until it begins to thicken, then add the sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
Fold the chocolate into the cream. Refrigerate for 2 hours.