chocolate mousse

How To Make chocolate mousse

• 1

  Heat sugar and water in heavy saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally and brushing down any crystals from sides of pan with brush dipped in cold water.
• 2

  Increase heat and boil until mixture registers 240 (soft ball stage) on a candy thermometer. Meanwhile, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
• 3

  Slowly pour in hot syrup, beating until mixture is cool, about 5 minutes.
• 4

  Gently fold in whipped cream, cocoa, melted chocolate and espresso.
• 5

  Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
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