Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse

• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 2 large egg yolks
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 6 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 large egg whites
• Pinch of salt
• Whipped cream
• Chocolate shavings (optional)

1. Whisk milk, egg yolks, and 2 tablespoons sugar in heavy small suacepan to blend.
2. Place over medium-low heat and stir until mixture thickens enough to coat spoon, about 7 minutes (do not boil).
3. Remove from heat.
4. Immediately add chocolate and whisk until smooth.
5. Whisk in vanilla.
6. Transfer mixture to medium bowl; cool to lukewarm, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
7. Beat egg whites and salt in large bowl until soft peaks form.
8. Gradually add remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, beating until stiff but not dry.
9. Fold whites into cooled chocolate mixture in 3 additions.
10. Divide mousse among 6 goblets or transfer to serving bowl.
11. Refrigerate until cold and set, at least 6 hours.
12. (Can be made 1 day ahead.
13. Cover and keep refrigerated.)
14. Top mousse with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, if desired.

milk, egg yolks, sugar, bittersweet, vanilla, egg whites, salt, cream, chocolate shavings

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/bittersweet-chocolate-mousse-105083 (may not work)