Chocolate Mousse - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
1/4 c. water
1/3 c. brandy
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1 c. sugar, divided
4 egg yolks, beaten
1 1/2 c. heavy cream
1 Tbsp. vanilla
6 egg whites
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar

Preparation

In top of double boiler, combine water, brandy, gelatin, 1/2 cup sugar and chocolate.
Heat until mixture is smooth and well blended.
Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool until it mounds with a spoon (stir frequently with a wire whisk).
While chocolate mixture is cooking, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
Add cream of tartar and gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar, beat until stiff peaks form; set aside.