Simple Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients

• 9 ounces good-quality chocolate
• 5 tablespoons water
• 1.5 cups cold heavy whipping cream

Instructions

1. 1

   Break up chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Pour water over chocolate and microwave at 50% power for 2 minutes. Remove and stir until smooth. Let cool to room temperature.

2. 2

   Place heavy cream into a mixing bowl and mix with an electric stand mixer's whisk attachment until stiff peaks form. Fold chocolate mixture into cream using a rubber spatula until mixture is uniform. Place immediately into a serving dish.

3. 3

   Chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Mousse can be spooned or sliced.