Dark Chocolate Mousse

Step 1

Put a medium to large bowl in the freezer.

Step 2

Heat the chocolate in a large bowl over a bain marie. Stir until melted. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 3

Take the bowl out of the freezer. Beat the cream until soft peaks form. Set aside.

Step 4

Whip the egg whites to soft peaks. Gradually add the sugar and whip until firm.

Step 5

Using a whisk, fold the egg whites into the chocolate. When almost completely incorporated, fold in the whipped cream.

Step 6

Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Step 7

Mascarpone whipped cream: Beat the mascarpone cheese, cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl to soft peaks.

Step 8

Serve the chocolate mousse with the mascarpone whipped cream and shave chocolate on top as a garnish.