# What You’ll Need:
→ Chocolate Mixture
01 - 4.2 oz semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
02 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces
03 - 2 large eggs, separated
04 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
05 - 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Cream
06 - 3/4 cup heavy cream (minimum 35% fat), chilled
→ Garnish (optional)
07 - Shaved chocolate or cocoa powder
08 - Fresh berries or mint leaves
# How To Make:
01 - Combine semi-sweet chocolate and unsalted butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water; stir until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks with vanilla extract. Gradually incorporate the cooled chocolate mixture until fully blended.
03 - Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Add granulated sugar gradually and continue beating to stiff peaks.
04 - Whip chilled heavy cream until soft peaks form.
05 - Gently fold one-third of the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture to lighten it.
06 - Carefully fold in the remaining whipped cream, followed by the beaten egg whites in two additions each, until smooth and airy. Avoid overmixing.
07 - Spoon or pipe mousse evenly into 8 small shot glasses.
08 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until fully set.
09 - Before serving, optionally garnish with shaved chocolate, fresh berries, or mint leaves.
