Classic Chocolate Mousse

There are a lot of mousse recipes out there. This is the one I prefer. Easy to make and so good. It makes me happy!

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Mousse

• 6  ounces  semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 3⁄4 cup  whipping cream
• 2  large  egg yolks
• 2  teaspoons brandy (optional)
• 1⁄3 cup  chilled  whipping cream
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• Cream

• 1⁄2 cup  chilled  whipping cream
• 2  teaspoons sugar
• 2  teaspoons brandy (optional)

Directions

1. For mousse: Heat whipping cream gently in double-boiler or small saucepan until it comes to a simmer.
2. Remove from heat and add chocolate.
3. Stir until the chocolate has completely melted.
4. Whisk in the egg yolks and brandy.
5. Set aside to cool completely.
6. Beat 1/3 cup cream, sugar and vanilla in medium bowl to stiff peaks.
7. Fold into cooled chocolate mixture.
8. Spoon into wineglasses.
9. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours.
10. For cream: Beat cream, sugar and brandy in medium bowl to soft peaks.
11. Top mousse with dollops of cream.