Ingredients:

  • 6 oz (170g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 3 large eggs, separated
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) brewed espresso, cooled
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream for whipped topping
  • 2 tbsp (15g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 4 oz (113g) semi-sweet chocolate for ganache, chopped
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream for ganache

Instructions:

  1. Melt the semi-sweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water; stir until smooth.
  2. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks with sugar until pale and creamy; fold into the melted chocolate mixture.
  4. In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; gently fold into the chocolate mixture.
  5. In another bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; fold into the chocolate mixture.
  6. Divide the mousse evenly among individual serving dishes; refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
  7. In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  8. Transfer whipped cream to a piping bag for easier layering (optional).
  9. Heat heavy cream until simmering; pour over chopped chocolate in a bowl and let sit for 2 minutes.
  10. Stir until smooth and glossy.
  11. Once mousse is set, pipe or dollop whipped cream on top of each serving.
  12. Drizzle chocolate ganache over the whipped cream.
  13. Chill assembled dessert for 15-30 minutes before serving.
  14. Garnish with cocoa powder or chocolate shavings if desired.