Mousse au Chocolat

Ingredients

• ½ pound sweet chocolate
• 3 tablespoons water
• ¼ cup sugar
• 4 eggs, separated
• 1 inch scraped vanilla bean
• 1 cup heavy cream, whipped

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    616 calories; 46 grams fat; 26 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 14 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 48 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 43 grams sugars; 9 grams protein; 267 milligrams cholesterol; 103 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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Preparation

1. In top of double boiler over hot water, melt the chocolate with the water and the sugar. Remove and cool.
2. Add the yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla bean.
3. Beat the whites until stiff. Fold into chocolate mixture. Spoon into six or eight individual pots, souffle dishes or ramekins. Refrigerate.
4. To serve, top with whipped cream.