Chocolate Mousse with Dark Rum

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

Break the chocolate into little squares and place in a bowl over some
gently simmering hot water to melt them. Do not overheat or you will
coagulate the chocolate. Whisk half of the sugar with the egg yolks
until smooth and creamy. Then, with a clean dry whisk, whisk the
whites until stiff and foamy and then add the remaining sugar to the
whites and continue to whisk together.
The secret here is to add the sugar towards the end, otherwise the
whites will not stiffen. On the addition of the sugar the peaks will
take on a glossy look and you should then add the rum. Now divide the
egg whites between three separate dishes.
Add the butter to the melted chocolate and remove the pan from the
heat. Now the timing is crucial - once cool ingredients are added to
the chocolate, it will start to solidify so rapid whisking is
required to avoid chocolate "chips".
First, fold the yolk mix into the first lot of whites and mix
thoroughly but gently. Then add the chocolate mix quickly and fold
thoroughly together to blend the chocolate.
Next, fold in the second batch of whites gently with a large spoon,
and stir around. Then add the final batch, folding very gently to
distribute the whites evenly and keep the mousse as light as
possible. Work with upward movements to get as much air as possible
into the bowl, and don't overwork each stage. Stop as soon as the
whites are fully incorporated.
Spoon the mousse mixture quickly into serving dishes or ramekins and
refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving. Remove the mousse
from the fridge 15 minutes or so before serving.
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