Chocolate Mousse - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (12 oz.) bag Nestle chocolate chips
1/2 c. plus 2 Tbsp. boiling water
1/2 c. dark rum
1 tsp. instant coffee
12 eggs, separated (medium) or 8 extra large eggs
cream of tartar

Preparation

Put chips into blender and turn to high speed for 8 to 10 seconds, until chips are powdered.
Do not overblend.
Push chocolate down with a wooden spoon.
Add boiling water and blend at high speed for 6 to 8 seconds to melt chocolate.
Add rum, coffee and egg yolks.
Blend for 10 to 15 seconds, pushing chocolate down as necessary.
Beat egg whites to stiff peaks with a bit of cream of tartar.
Fold chocolate mixture into whites, gently with a large whisk.
Chill 2 to 4 hours.
Serves 12.