Praline Chocolate Mousse - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 oz. unsweetened chocolate
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2 eggs, separated
2 c. praline powder
pinch of salt
2 meringue shells
1/2 c. heavy cream, whipped

Preparation

Melt chocolate and butter in 1-quart saucepan over medium heat.
Cool slightly.
Beat together egg yolks and praline powder for 3 to 4 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Add chocolate mixture and blend thoroughly.
Add salt to egg whites.
Beat until peaks form.
Stir in whipped cream.
Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Spoon into meringue shells.
Garnish with chocolate leaves or curls, as desired.
Makes 2 servings.