Decadent Chocolate Mousse - bittersweet flavored chocolate bars

Method

• Place chocolate, 1/4 cup cream, 1/2 cup water and cocoa powder in small saucepan.
• Bring to a boil.
• Remove from heat, let stand 3 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
• Transfer to large bowl.
• Beat egg whites 2 minutes, or until peaks form.
• Add 1/4 cup sugar, and beat until stiff.
• Fold 1/4 of egg mixture into chocolate.
• Fold in remaining egg whites.
• Beat remaining 3/4 cup of cream and 1/4 cup of sugar until soft peaks form.
• Fold whipped cream into mousse, and ladle into 8 individual cups or a 1 1/2 qt.
• container.
• Chill 2 hours, or store in refrigerator up to 2 days.