Chocolate Mousse...

• 23 oz (2 pkgs) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
• 8 Tbsp Butter (1 stick - cut in 1 Tbsp size pieces)
• 9 Egg Yolks
• 3/4 C Sugar
• 4 Cups Heavy Cream

Start by bringing a large pot half full of water to a rolling boil.  You need 3 different METAL mixing bowls.  Bowl #1 Add chocolate chips and butter.  Place chocolate bowl in the pot of water and with a rubber spatula, stir constantly until melted and combined.  Set aside.  Bowl #2 Place Egg yolks and whip with a mixer until volume doubles.  While continuing to mix, pour sugar in a steady stream and continue to mix for an additional 2 minutes, scraping sides and mixing well.  Place egg bowl in pot of water and whisk constantly until mixture becomes hot and thickened.  Remove from water/heat and return to mixer.  Whip to cool.  Immediately add chocolate to egg mixture and continue mixing.  Bowl #3 Whip the heavy cream until it is a stiff consistency.  Add to the chocolate/egg mixture and mix until well combined.  Chill well and serve.  (This recipe makes 12 servings.)

 

James loves chocolate mousse.  He's mentioned that for years.  I decided that for his Valentines Day present this year, I would learn to make it.  It was a little involved but not hard and it is delicious!  He loves raspberries, so I paired them with the very rich mousse... Topped with a dab of whipped cream, I think it was a hit.  Happy Valentines Day, Babe!  I LOVE you!