This decadent Dark Chocolate Mousse from Food Network is the perfect way to celebrate National Chocolate Mousse Day on April 3. The recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.
Begin by coarsely chopping 5 1/4 ounces of bittersweet chocolate and placing it in a large bowl over a bain marie or double boiler set to a low simmer. Stir until the chocolate is fully melted, then remove from heat and set aside.
In a separate bowl, beat 14 ounces of cold heavy cream over ice until soft peaks form, then set aside at room temperature. Using a mixer, whip 3 large egg whites to soft peaks, gradually adding 1 ounce of sugar until firm peaks form.
Once the chocolate has cooled, add to a large bowl and fold in the egg whites using a whisk. When almost fully incorporated, gently fold in the whipped cream. Cover the mousse and refrigerate for about 1 hour or until set. Serve in goblets, garnished with additional whipped cream and shaved chocolate.