Chocolate Mousse

Method/Steps

Part 1

Place chocolate and butter into a bowl. Melt chocolate over, not in, hot water.

Part 2

In a separate bowl, whip yolks over, not in, hot water until they reach a temperature of 140°F. In a clean bowl, mix egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.

Part 3

In a separate bowl, whip cream, add sugar and Grand Marnier.

Final

Add egg yolks to cooled, melted chocolate. Pour 1/3 of chocolate mixture into the egg whites. Fold in, and pour it all back into the chocolate. Add the cream mixture and fold until blended. Spoon mousse into serving glasses or bowls and refrigerate until set, 3 hours.