Orange Scented Chocolate Mousse - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb high quality semisweet chocolate
6 tablespoons water
1 pinch salt
5 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon pure orange extract
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
2 tablespoons orange liqueur
chocolate curls (optional)
orange rind twists (optional)

Preparation

Chop the chocolate into small pieces and place in the top of a double boiler or microwave proof bowl with the water and salt.
Heat until the chocolate is melted in the double boiler or microwave.
Let cool for 2 minutes.
Rapidly beat the egg yolks into the chocolate mixture one at a time.
Beat in the extract, zest, and liqueur.
In a clean bowl with clean beaters whip the egg whites until soft peaks form.
Gently but thoroughly fold in the chocolate mixture.
Pour into a large serving dish or individual bowls or glasses.
Refrigerate overnight.
Garnish with the chocolate curls and orange rind twists before serving.