Easy Chocolate Mousse

This mousse makes an excellent dessert for the Chicken Salad Nicoise.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 (6 ounce) package  semisweet chocolate morsels
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1  dash salt
• 3⁄4 cup  whipping cream
• 3  eggs, separated

• For Garnish

•  whipped cream
•  chocolate, fans

Directions

1. Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add chocolate morsels, vanilla, and salt. Process 30 seconds.
2. In a small saucepan, heat 3/4 cup whipping cream to just boiling. With processor running, add hot cream through food chute; process 30 seconds or until chocolate completely melts. Add egg yolks; process 5 seconds or until smooth. Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl; cool completely.
3. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into chocolate mixture. Spoon into a 1 quart serving bowl or individual bowls. Cover and chill thoroughly.
4. To serve, garnish mousse with whipped cream and chocolate fans.