Mousse Au Chocolat

Ingredients

• ½ pound semisweet chocolate
• 6 ounces butter, cut in small pieces
• 6 large eggs, separated
• ½ cup superfine sugar
• 1 pinch salt

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

    518 calories; 39 grams fat; 22 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 11 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 40 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 36 grams sugars; 8 grams protein; 246 milligrams cholesterol; 126 milligrams sodium

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

Preparation

1. Cut the chocolate into one-inch pieces and place in a saucepan. Set the saucepan into a larger one with almost boiling water. Let melt over low heat. When melted, add the butter. Blend well. Remove from the heat and let cool for a few minutes.
2. Meanwhile, place the egg yolks and the sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat well with a wire whisk for about four minutes, until very thick and lemon-colored.
3. Add the chocolate mixture to the yolks and blend well with a rubber spatula.
4. Beat the egg whites with salt until stiff. Do not overbeat. Fold them into the chocolate mixture. Spoon the mousse into a serving bowl and chill until ready to serve.

• This mousse can be made 24 hours before serving; if made the same day, allow four hours for cooling in the refrigerator.

20 minutes