Orange Scented Chocolate Mousse

• 1/2 lb high quality semisweet chocolate
• 6 tablespoons water
• 1 pinch salt
• 5 eggs, separated
• 1 teaspoon pure orange extract
• 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
• 2 tablespoons orange liqueur
• chocolate curls (optional)
• orange rind twists (optional)

1. Chop the chocolate into small pieces and place in the top of a double boiler or microwave proof bowl with the water and salt.
2. Heat until the chocolate is melted in the double boiler or microwave.
3. Let cool for 2 minutes.
4. Rapidly beat the egg yolks into the chocolate mixture one at a time.
5. Beat in the extract, zest, and liqueur.
6. In a clean bowl with clean beaters whip the egg whites until soft peaks form.
7. Gently but thoroughly fold in the chocolate mixture.
8. Pour into a large serving dish or individual bowls or glasses.
9. Refrigerate overnight.
10. Garnish with the chocolate curls and orange rind twists before serving.

chocolate, water, salt, eggs, orange, orange zest, orange liqueur, chocolate curls, orange rind twists

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/orange-scented-chocolate-mousse-30374 (may not work)