Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse for Your Valentine

Ingredients

• 4 large egg yolks
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup heavy cream

Directions

1. 1

   In a double boiler, whisk together the yolks, sugar and salt until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is warm. This takes 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Remove from heat and quickly whisk in the chocolate.

3. 3

   Whisk until the chocolate melts completely and you have a yummy thick mixture before you.

4. 4

   Allow it to cool to room temperature.

5. 5

   In a medium bowl over lots of ice, whip chilled cream until soft peaks form.

6. 6

   Whisk half of this mixture into the chocolate mixture.

7. 7

   Then use a rubber spatula and gently fold in the remaining cream.

8. 8

   Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for atleast 2 hours and upto 24 hours.

9. 9

   Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before serving.

10. 10

    Enjoy!