chocolate mousse by julia child

How To Make chocolate mousse by julia child

• 1

  Melt chocolate with the coffee then beat in the butter.
• 2

  One by one, beat in the egg yolks.
• 3

  Beat the cream over ice until it leaves light traces on the surface.
• 4

  Beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks.
• 5

  While beating, sprinkle in the sugar by spoonfuls and continue beating until stiff shining peaks are formed.
• 6

  Scrape the chocolate mixture down the side of the egg-white bowl and delicately fold in the whipped cream.
• 7

  Turn the mousse into attractive serving bowls.
• 8

  Cover and chill several hours.
• 9

  You may wish to decorate the mousse with swirls of whipped cream, or to pass whipped cream separately.
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