Easy chocolate mousse

 
                           EASY CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Desserts
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2                    Squares (1 oz eaach) -- semisweet chocolate,
                         coarsely
    1                    Square (1 oz) unsweetened -- chocolate, chopped c
    3      tablespoons   Brandy -- dark rum or strong
 
    2                    Eggs
      1/3  cup           Sugar
      1/8  teaspoon      Salt
      2/3  cup           Heavy cream
 
 A light mousse; the blender method (recipe follows) makes a darker, denser
 mousse.
 
  whipped cream for garnish (optional)
  In small heavy suacepan over low heat, melt chocolates with the brandy. Stir
 until smooth; set aside.  In a small bowl, beat eggs, sugar and salt until
 fluffy.  Add cream; beat until mixture mounds slightly. Beat in chocolate
 mixture until well blended.  Spoon into serving bowl, 4 glasses or dessert
 dishes.  Chill.  Garnish with whipped cream.
 
  Blender method: In blender whirl eggs, sugar and salt 45 seconds or until
 frothy.  Add cream; blend 10 seconds.  Add chocolate mixture; blend until
 smooth.  Proceed as above.
 
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