Chocolate Mousse Sabayon

Serves: 5

Jolie Turcotte

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

45

Spice

53

Sweetness

46

Sourness

43

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.1

Difficulty

Ingredients:

10 large

Egg (separated)

Directions:

1

In a double boiler or small saucepan set over simmering water, combine the chocolate and butter

2

Heat, stirring often, just until melted and smooth

3

Remove from the heat

4

Combine the egg yolks with half of the sugar in large bowl of an electric mixer

5

Beat for several minutes, until the yolks are thick and pale yellow

6

In another large bowl (with clean beaters), beat the whites with the remaining sugar until soft peaks form

7

Pour the chocolate mixture into the bowl containing the egg yolks and stir with a rubber spatula to blend

8

Fold the egg whites into chocolate mixture gently, but thoroughly

9

Transfer the mousse to a serving bowl; refrigerate, covered, for 12 hours

10

When ready to serve the mousse, dust with cocoa powder or top with chocolate curls, if desired