Ingredients:
1 pound dark sweet chocolate, cut in pieces
3 ounces butter, cut in pieces
1/2 cup powdered sugar
3 eggs, separated
1/4 cup Kahlua
1 teaspoon instant coffee powder
2 cups whipping cream
Whipped cream (optional)
Directions:
In top of double boiler, melt chocolate and butter over simmering water. In large bowl, combine sugar, yolks, Kahlua and coffee powder. Blend in chocolate mixture. Whip cream until stiff peaks form; fold into Kahlua-chocolate mixture. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into mixture. Spoon into serving bowl or dessert glasses. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Garnish, if desired.
This recipe for Kahlua Mousse serves/makes 8