Classic Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients

• 200g dark chocolate
• 3 large eggs
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Steps

1. Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water
2. Let the melted chocolate cool slightly before adding the egg yolks and sugar
3. Mix until smooth
4. In a separate bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form
5. Set aside
6. In another bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form
7. Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture gently
8. Then, fold in the beaten egg whites until no white streaks remain
9. Spoon the mixture into serving dishes
10. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving
11. Garnish with chocolate shavings or berries if desired