Mega Chocolate Mousse

This recipe is from Let's Cook! A book for kids who love to cook!

Our then 10-year-old made this recipe shortly after we found this cookbook. It was amazingly delicious. When she phoned from her grandmother's house needing the recipe, I thought we should post it.

Mega Chocolate Mousse

4 1/2 oz dark chocolate, broken into pieces
4 large eggs
2 oz white chocolate

1. Put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Place the bowl on a pan of simmering water (2 inches deep) and allow the chocolate to melt. (You could use a double boiler for this step.)
2. Separate the eggs. Pour the egg whites into a mixing bowl & put the yolks into a small bowl.
3. Remove the melted chocolate from the heat & stir well. Cool a little. Beat the yolks and slowly add them to the chocolate, stirring well.
4. Whisk the egg whites in the mixing bowl until they are white and firm and will stand up in soft peaks.
5. With a spatula, gently fold the white into the chocolate and egg yolk mixture until evenly mixed.
6. Carefully pour the mousse into the serving dishes and leave to set in the fridge for 2 hours. Decorate with grated white chocolate.