Robin's Rich, Fluffy Chocolate Mousse

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   Break chocolate into smaller pieces and add to a bowl.

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   Place bowl on top of a pot of boiled water.

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   Place a dish towel over the bowl.

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   The steam underneath the bowl will slowly melt the chocolate as you prepare the rest of the recipe.

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   Separate egg yolks and egg whites.

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   Heat cream on low heat until warmed.

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   Once chocolate is melted, pour the cream over the chocolate and mix.

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   Transfer to a larger bowl.

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   Add the egg yolks to the chocolate and cream and mix well until fully incorporated.

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    In a separate bowl whip the egg whites while slowly adding sugar until stiff peaks form (meringue).

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    Put half of the meringue into the chocolate mixture and fold together.

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    Add the rest of the meringue and gently fold together until most of the egg whites are mixed in.

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    It's ok to have some swirls of white though.

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    Add mousse to individual glass dishes or leave in bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

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    Once set, pipe on whipped cream or decorate with fruit.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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