Chocolate Mousse

8 (1-ounce) squares semisweet baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup water, divided use
2 tablespoons butter
3 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups heavy cream, whipped
In a microwave or double boiler, heat chocolate, 1/4 cup water and butter until the chocolate and butter are melted. Cool for 10 minutes.
In a small heavy saucepan, whisk egg yolks, sugar and remaining water. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches 160*F (70*C), about 1 to 2 minutes.

Remove from the heat; whisk in chocolate mixture. Set saucepan in ice and stir until cooled, about 5 to 10 minutes.
Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into dessert dishes.
Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

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White Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Fresh Raspberry Garnish

1/2 C. sugar
1/2 water
2 T. Grand Marnier
2 C. fresh raspberries

In a small sauce pan bring the water and sugar to a boil. Stir until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool. Add the Grand Marnier and fresh raspberries. Let berries soak for 2 minutes in the syrup, drain and serve berries.

White Chocolate Mousse
1 lb. best quality white chocolate (Valrhona or Callebaut)

2 C. heavy whipping cream
1 C. sugar
1 C. water
6 egg whites

Chop the chocolate into very small pieces.
Bring the sugar and water to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Beat the egg whites in a mixing bowl until almost stiff. With the mixer running, slowly pour the sugar syrup into the egg whites. Continue to beat for a few minutes after mixing in the syrup. Now fold the chocolate into the egg whites. Stir well.
Cool to room temperature. Whip the cream and gently fold into the egg white chocolate mixture.
Pour into a large bowl and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

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