First post of 2015 had to be something sweet.
200gms chopped dark chocolate
3tbsp unsalted butter
1tsp vanilla essence
3 egg yolks
3 egg whites
3tbsp sugar
1/4tsp cream of tartar
1/4cup sugar
1/2cup whipping cream
In a large bowl melt the chocolate. You can melt chocolate in the microwave or a bain marie. For detailed instructions please refer to this page. Set aside.
In another heatproof bowl whisk together egg yolks and sugar (use powdered sugar if possible). Set the bowl in a double boiler and whisk constantly until thick and resembles a silky sauce. Remove from the water bath and whisk thoroughly into the melted chocolate. Do not wait for the egg to cool as it will scramble the mixture. Set aside to cool at room temperature.
In another large bowl, beat egg white until triple its volume so as its light and foamy. Add the cream of tartar and beat till peaks form. Incase you don't have cream of tartar, you can use a teaspoon of vinegar or omit it all together. Gradually beat in the sugar until the peaks are stiff.
Fold in the egg white mixture into the chocolate mix one quarter at a time.
In a smaller bowl, beat whipped cream till soft peaks form. Gently fold the cream in the chocolate mixture. Divide equally into bowls or ramkeins or even fancy martini glasses and refrigerate for 6hours or till the mousse is set.
Serve as is or with a dollop of whipped cream or white chocolate shavings.
