Chocolate Mousse - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 oz. semisweet chocolate, in pieces
3 eggs, separated
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. chilled whipping cream

Preparation

Heat chocolate in heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally until chocolate is melted.
Remove from heat.
Beat egg yolks slightly; stir with vanilla into melted chocolate.
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in 2 1/2 qt. bowl until foamy. Beat in sugar, 1 tbsp. at a time.
Continue beating until stiff and glossy.
Stir about 1/4 of the meringue into chocolate mixture.
Fold into remaining meringue.
Beat whipping cream in chilled small bowl until stiff.
Fold into chocolate mixture. Spoon into dessert dish.
Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Top each serving with additional sweetened whipped cream and grated chocolate if desired.