Heavenly Chocolate Mousse

Nice light dessert

• Ready In: 4 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 8  ounces  semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, coarsely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 3  egg yolks
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1 1⁄4 cups  whipping cream, whipped

Directions

1. In a microwave or double boiler, heat chocolate, ¼ cup water and butter until the chocolate and butter are melted.
2. Cool for 10 minutes.
3. In a small heavy saucepan, whisk egg yolks, sugar and remaining water. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches 160; about 1-2 minutes.
4. Remove from heat; whisk in chocolate mixture.
5. Set saucepan in ice and stir until cooled, about 5-10 minutes. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into dessert dishes.
6. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.