Chocolate Mousse

  • 8 (1 oz) squares semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 C water, divided
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 1/4 C whipped cream, whipped

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

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