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Chocolate Mousse
Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence

Ingredients
6 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 large eggs, separated
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream, cold
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream and chocolate shavings, for garnish

Directions
Put the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl and

place over a saucepan containing about 1-inch of barely simmering water (or use a
double boiler). Stir with a wooden spoon until the chocolate is melted and the
mixture is smooth. Remove the bowl from the heat and let cool slightly. Then grab
a whisk and beat the egg yolks into the chocolate, 1 at a time, beating until
smooth after each addition. Set aside.

In another bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Add the cream of tartar and beat
until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in 1/4 cup sugar and continue beating until
stiff peaks form.

In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream until it begins to thicken up. Add the
remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and the vanilla and continue beating until the cream
holds soft peaks.

Now that you've got the elements prepared, put it all together. Gently fold the
egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Then, fold in the whipped
cream. Take care not over work the mousse or it will be heavy. Divide the mousse
between 4 individual glasses, preferably Moroccan glasses. Cover and chill for
several hours. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings before
serving.