Chocolate Mousse - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 eggs (room temperature)
12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
10 Tbsp. butter
1/4 c. brandy
4 oz. large chocolate bar, shaved
1 c. whipped cream

Preparation

Melt butter and chocolate chips in top of double boiler (or on low power in microwave).
Beat in egg yolks, one at a time.
Cool slightly.
Stir in brandy (or Kahlua or any flavored liquer). Beat egg whites into stiff peaks.
Fold whites into the chocolate mixture, gently blending.
Spoon into 8 separate dishes or 1 large dish.
Refrigerate.
Before serving, garnish with whipped cream and shaved chocolate curls.