Chocolate Mousse

Nothing new to update, so here is one of my favorite dessert recipes. This comes from a chef friend!

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup water, divided
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/4 cups heavy cream, whipped

Directions:

1. In a microwave or double boiler, heat chocolate, 1/4 cup water and butter until chocolate and butter are melted.
2. Cool for 10 minutes.
3. In a small saucepan, whisk egg yolks, sugar and remaining water.
4. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches 160 degrees F, about 1-2 minutes.
5. Remove from heat; whisk in chocolate mixture.
6. Set saucepan in ice and stir until cooled, about 5-10 minutes.
7. Fold in whipped cream.
8. Spoon into dessert dishes.
9. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
10. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream!*

*10 is an option, but one I wouldn't leave out!

Enjoy!
-D