Ingredients

  • 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
  • 3 tablespoons Kahlua
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 6 eggs, separated
  • 34 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons instant espresso
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups heavy cream, whipped
  • 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, grated
  • 12 teaspoon instant espresso (for garnish)

Method

  • Cream together the egg yolks, sugar, espresso, and vanilla until light.
  • Add the melted chocolate and mix well.
  • Pour into a large bowl.
  • Beat the egg whites separately until firm but not dry.
  • Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the chocolate egg mixture, egg whites, whipped cream, and grated chocolate together until no trace of white is left.
  • Pour the mousse into one 8-cup souffle dish, or 8 individual 1-cup ramekins.
  • Sprinkle a little espresso on top.
  • Freeze the souffle dish for 4 hours, the ramekins for 3 1/2 hours.