Source:

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Serves/Makes:about 10

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound sweet chocolate
• 6 eggs
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) water
• 1/4 - 1/2 cup (125 ml) any sweet liqueur
• 2 cups (475 ml) heavy cream
• 6 tbsp (90 ml) sugar

Preparation

• Separate eggs.
• Cut chocolate in pieces.
• Place chocolate in double boiler.
• Let chocolate melt over low heat.
• Put yolks in saucepan or over double boiler.
• Add water to yolks.
• Beat continually with wire whisk.
• When yolks thicken, add liqueur.
• Beat till sauce resembles a hollandaise.
• Remove from heat, add melted chocolate.
• Fold together.
• Beat heavy cream in blender/processor till stiff.
• Add 3 tbsp (45 ml) sugar near the end.
• Add this to chocolate mixture.
• Beat egg whites in blender till soft peaks form.
• Add remaining sugar to whites and beat till stiff.
• Fold this into the mousse.
• Pour mousse in bowls and let set in fridge.

Comments

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