Decadent Chocolate Mousse

• 18 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup strong coffee
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 6 large eggs, separated
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 cup orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier

1. Put chocolate, coffee, and sugar in a large metal mixing bowl. Set bowl over a large pot filled with 1 in. simmering water. Melt chocolate, stirring often, until smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Whisk egg whites in a medium bowl with a mixer until they hold stiff peaks. Whisk cream in another bowl until soft ribbons form.
3. Stir yolks into warm chocolate mixture. Mix in liqueur. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in whites until almost blended, then gently fold in whipped cream until no streaks remain.
4. Pour chocolate mixture into a large (8-cup) glass serving bowl. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap and chill until ready to serve. Serve with sweetened whipped cream.
5. Make ahead: Up to 3 days, covered and chilled.
6. Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

bittersweet chocolate, coffee, sugar, eggs, heavy cream, orange liqueur

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