Creamy Mocha Mousse - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 Tbsp. instant coffee
2 Tbsp. boiling water
1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate pieces
3 eggs, separated
2 Tbsp. brandy
1/3 c. sugar
1/2 c. heavy cream, whipped
candied rosebuds (optional)
mint leaves (optional)

Preparation

Stir instant coffee into boiling water in small heavy saucepan until completely dissolved.
Add chocolate; place over low heat, stirring just until chocolate melts.
Remove from heat.
Whisk egg yolks into chocolate mixture one at a time, beating well after each.
Stir in brandy.
Beat egg whites in medium bowl until foamy; beat in sugar gradually, one tablespoon at a time, forming soft peaks.
Fold in chocolate mixture until no streaks of white remain. Spoon into 8 parfait glasses.
Chill 1 hour.
Garnish with whipped cream rosette.
Add a candied rosebud and mint leaf if you wish.