Mom's Old Fashioned Chocolate Mousse

by Mary Spero

Servings: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

4 oz. good quality bittersweet chocolate
5 large eggs, separated
2 tsp. instant espresso dissolved in 1 to 2 tsp. teaspoon boiling water, cooled
Slivered toasted almonds
Whipped cream (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Melt chocolate in the top of a double boiler. Add yolks, 1 at a time and stir (take care not to scramble). Add the coffee paste and let cool to room temperature. Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold into cooled chocolate mixture. Refrigerate in a big bowl or in individual wine glasses. Serve garnish with slivered toasted almonds and whipped cream piped through a pastry bag.

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