Super Rich Chocolate Mousse

• 10 ounces heavy whipping cream
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate
• 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted

1. Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks.
2. In a separate bowl whisk the eggs.
3. Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil for one minute.
4. Slowly pour the sugar mixture over the yolks, constantly whisking, and beat mixture again.
5. Melt the chocolate and butter in a stainless steel bowl placed on top of a saucepan of simmering water.
6. Remove the bowl from the heat and let cool until just warm.
7. Fold in the egg mixture and then the whipped cream into the chocolate.
8. Refrigerate the mousse until set, about two hours.
9. Serve in a martini glass with a dollop of whipped cream and a mint leaf for garnish.

cream, egg yolks, sugar, water, bittersweet chocolate, butter

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/super-rich-chocolate-mousse-48055 (may not work)