Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate is always a welcome in my place either it be milk or dark. And its one of the best thing that  gives the divine taste with an elegant look to any dessert. Mousse is always that "out of the world" dessert. I have a bunch of chocolate lovers with me so trying anything out of chocolate is always a pleasure.The first time I tried mousse it turned out to be perfect, that airy, light and decadent.Its an easy make ahead dessert which became an anytime dessert at home.

This time the girls tried their luck making it and Viola! they got it too. When they were doing this happy dance I said ,"Shhh..it's ok girls, you got them in your genes"(I mean the cooking).

So its a pleasure to share the recipe.

No of Servings : 6

INGREDIENTS:

   Milk Chocolate Chips   - 10 ounce ( 8 ounce is a cup)
   Warm water                   - 1/4 cup
   Heavy Cream                -3/4 cup
   Egg Whites                  - 3 (At room temperature)
   Salt                               - A Pinch
   Chocolate Bar               - 1(Can be dark or white for garnishing)
   Whipped Cream           - For garnishing (optional)

METHOD:

  Combine the chocolate and water in a double boiler.(Or you can still use a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water). Let the chocolate  melt completely with occasional stirring.Once the chocolate is completely melted remove from heat and keep aside.
  Using an electric beater beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
   Separate the egg whites and yolks.In a clean dry bowl combine the eggs whites and salt and beat them  on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.(Use either a hand mixer or the stand mixer with whisk attachment). Using a metal spoon fold the egg whites into the cream.
      Now fold half the cream mixture into the melted chocolate until combined.Then fold in the remaining egg whites gently with a spatula just until no visible streaks are left.Spoon them into 6 individual dessert cups cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 6 hours.
 Top the mousse with whipped cream and chocolate shavings before serving.


PS: Because we use raw eggs its always advisable to buy the pasturised eggs to avoid any allergies and always make it out of fresh eggs.