Chocolate Mousse

Step by step

1. 1

   Melt chocolate with butter over a water bath, cool slightly.

2. 2

   Separate eggs.

3. 3

   Beat egg yolks with half the sugar until fluffy.

4. 4

   Add espresso (if used) and vanilla.

5. 5

   Stir chocolate into egg yolk mixture.

6. 6

   Whip cream stiff.

7. 7

   Beat egg whites with salt and remaining sugar to firm peaks.

8. 8

   Fold cream into chocolate mixture.

9. 9

   Fold in egg whites in 2 steps, do not stir.

10. 10

    Fill into glasses and chill at least 4 hours.