Decadent Chocolate Mousse

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   Place chocolate, 1/4 cup cream, 1/2 cup water and cocoa powder in small saucepan.

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   Bring to a boil.

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   Remove from heat, let stand 3 minutes, then whisk until smooth.

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   Transfer to large bowl.

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   Beat egg whites 2 minutes, or until peaks form.

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   Add 1/4 cup sugar, and beat until stiff.

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   Fold 1/4 of egg mixture into chocolate.

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   Fold in remaining egg whites.

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   Beat remaining 3/4 cup of cream and 1/4 cup of sugar until soft peaks form.

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    Fold whipped cream into mousse, and ladle into 8 individual cups or a 1 1/2 qt.

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    Chill 2 hours, or store in refrigerator up to 2 days.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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