Chocolate Mousse

• 3 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
• 1/3 cup milk chocolate morsels
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 3 eggs, separated
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups whipping cream, whipped
• Sweetened whipped cream
• Chocolate curls

1. Combine chocolate, water, vanilla, and salt in top of a double boiler. Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly, until chocolate melts.
2. Beat egg yolks in a small mixing bowl until thick and lemon colored. Gradually stir one-fourth of hot chocolate mixture into egg yolks; add to remaining hot chocolate mixture, stirring constantly. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until mixture thickens. Set aside to cool.
3. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) in a medium mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until peaks are stiff and glossy. Fold meringue and 1 1/2 cups whipped cream into cooled chocolate mixture. Pour into ten 6-ounce stemmed glasses, and refrigerate until set. Garnish each mousse with sweetened whipped cream and chocolate curls before serving.

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Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/chocolate-mousse-2 (may not work)