This chocolate mousse it the perfect dessert for Valentine’s day, anniversaries or just because!
Add egg yolks to a stand mixer with the whisk attachment. On the highest speed whisk yolks until they thickened about 3-4 minutes.
In a saucepan over medium heat warm up ½ cup heavy cream. Add a splash of the warm cream to the whisked egg yolks and stir gently.
Add the eggs with the rest of the cream into the saucepan. Cook mixture until thickened, 2 minutes, stir constantly. Take off of the heat and stir in chocolate until melted.
Add the remaining ½ cup of heavy cream to the stand mixer with the whisk attachment. Whisk until cream forms soft peaks, 2-3 minutes.
Fold the whipped heavy cream into the chocolate mixture. Divide the chocolate mousse between bowls or glasses. Place in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours to set.
Serve with extra whipped cream on top, and shaved chocolate!