Chocolate Mousse Recipe From Jody Williams

Ingredients

• 16 ounces high-quality bittersweet chocolate
• 12 ounces unsalted butter
• 6 large eggs, separated, plus 3 egg whites
• Salt
• 6 teaspoons sugar

Optional Ingredients

• Whipped cream (optional)

Directions

1. In a double boiler, warm the chocolate and the butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally until just melted. Let cool slightly.
2. In a medium copper bowl, combine the egg whites with a pinch of salt and whisk until semi-firm peaks form, about 10 to 12 minutes. Fold in the sugar and set aside.
3. In a second copper bowl, whisk the egg yolks until they reach a pale yellow color. Gradually add some of the melted chocolate into the yolk mixture, whisking well to incorporate and temper the mixture. Continue to slowly add the chocolate to the egg yolks until all of the chocolate has been incorporated.
4. Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture. Pour the mousse into a porcelain 4-quart dish and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
5. Spoon onto plates and serve with whipped cream, if desired.