Chocolate Mousse

Benefits of Chocolate

• Cocoa has the content of magnesium. High intake of magnesium content is good for Cardiovascular System and hypertension.

• Fat in high quality chocolates will not increase the cholesterol level, because the fats used in this are saturated.

• Cocoa has antibacterial agents that fight tooth decay.

• Smell of chocolates increases the theta waves of the brain. This relaxes you more.

• Chocolate contains good cholestrol.

So never ever feel guilty of being chocoholic.



Ingredients:

Egg yolks - 4
Sugar - 1/4 cup
Heavy whipping Cream - 2 1/2 Cups
Chopped Semi-sweet Chocolate - 6 Oz.

Beat the yolks by adding the sugar gradually for about 3 mins.
Heat 1 cup of the whipping cream in a sauce pan. Do not bring to boil.
Gradually add the yolks into the pan and stir constantly. Let it be in a low flame until it thickens. It might take about 5 mins.
Add the chopped chocolate and remove imeediately from heat. Stir it until the chocolate melts.
Bring into room temperature and refrigerate it for about 2 hrs.
Beat the whipping cream on high until stiff.
Fold the whipping cream into the chocolate mixture until well blended.




Tips:
All the ingredients should be at room temperature.
While whipping the cream, use a chilled bowl and a chilled attachment(beater).
Chill the dessert bowl before you serve.
The eggs can be easily seperated when cold.
You can vary the amount of sugar and chocolate according to your taste buds.
Most importantly, always use the chocolate which you like the most.