La Mousse Au Chocolat (Chocolate Mousse) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons instant espresso (brewed)
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 eggs
2 egg yolks (keep egg whites)
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation

Chill all mixing bowls and utensils before making the mousse to help it set up.
Place semi-sweet chocolate chips, butter, espresso, and orange juice in a double broiler and melt on low heat; stirring constantly until melted. Set chocolate mixture in fridge to cool.
Blend eggs and egg yolks with sugar at medium speed for approx 2 minutes or until thickened. Add to chocolate mixture.
Whip together whipping cream and vanilla until soft peaks form. Fold into the chocolate mixture and blend for 2-3 minutes. Return to fridge.
Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
Pour chocolate mixture into a chilled large bowl and fold in beaten egg whites. Chill for 3-4 hours before serving.