CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

 

4oz dark chocolate
4 eggs
1/2 pint cream
1 tbsp brandy (i've never put this in as it's always been for muslims)

separate eggs.  chopp choc roughly, put into ttopp of a double saucepan;
stir over hot water till melted.  remove from heat, cool a little, then
blend in egg yolks one at a time.  beat till mixture is smooth and thick.
fold in whipped cream, brandy if used, then stiffly beaten egg whites.
spoon into serving dish/s and refrigerate till firm.  top with whippped
cream and grated chocolate (and strawberries, marshmallows, nonpariels. . .
. . .)(actually folding tiny marshmallows and chocolate chips through isn't bad either!!!)

or layer this in a parfait glass with strawberry mousse!