Chocolate Mousse

Here is a recipe to a delicious and easy chocolate mousse.
(Adapted from reciparzaar)

Ingredients

• 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate finely chopped or chocolate chips
  


• 1/2 cup sugar


• 1/4 cup water


• 2 eggs, separated


• 2 extra egg yolks


• 1/3 cup expresso or very strong coffee


• 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier or any liqueur (I used
  


• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened


• 2 cups heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks

1. Melt the chocolate with coffee and liqueur in a saucepan on low heat
   


2. Mix the sugar with 1/4 cup of water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.


3. Boil 3 to 4 minutes.


4. Meanwhile, place the 4 egg yolks in the bowl of an electric mixer.


5. Gradually add the sugar syrup, beating constantly.


6. Continue beating for 5 to 6 minutes at high speed, or until the mixture is thick and creamy.


7. Stir in the melted chocolate.


8. Beat the egg whites with a rotary or electric beater until stiff and shiny.


9. As soon as they are ready, add to the chocolate mixture and beat in with a wire whisk.


10. Finally, fold in the whipped cream.


11. Pour into a large serving bowl and refrigerate until serving time.