mousse for a crowd

How To Make mousse for a crowd

• 1

  Combine chocolate chips, water, and 1/4 cup amaretto in top of double boiler over hot, not boiling, water; stir until mixture is smooth. With wire whisk, beat egg yolks, one at a time, into chocolate mixture; cool to room temperature. Beat cream and 1 1/2 tablespoons amaretto in large bowl until soft peaks form. Fold a fourth of the cream into chocolate mixture; gently fold in remaining cream.
• 2

  Beat half the egg whites in large mixer bowl until foamy; gradually add 2 tablespoons of the sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold into chocolate mixture. Beat remaining egg whites in large mixer bowl until foamy; gradually add remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold into chocolate mixture. Spoon into one or two large serving bowls or individual dessert dishes. Cover; chill until firm.
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