February is National Chocolate Lovers Month! This Chocolate Mousse courtesy of the Food Network is a delicious treat for the chocolate lover in all of us.
Place 5 1/4 ounces of coarsely chopped bittersweet chocolate in a double broiler on a low simmer. Stir chocolate until melted, turn off heat and let stand. Add 14 ounces of cold heavy cream to a bowl and beat over ice until soft peaks form. Set aside and hold at room temperature.
With a mixer, whip 3 large egg whites to soft peaks. Gradually add 1 ounce sugar and whip until firm. Add chocolate to a large bowl and use a whisk to fold in egg whites. When egg whites are nearly fully incorporated, fold in the whipped cream.
Cover mousse and refrigerate for 1 hour until set. Serve in goblets topped with more whipped cream and shaved chocolate.