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Aloha Kahlua Mousse

yields 4 portions





List of Ingredients



• 12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate (chips or block)
  
• 1/2 cup Kahlua
  
• dash of Aromatic Bitters (optional)
  
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
  
• 1/8 cup sugar
  
• 4 egg whites (large eggs)
  
• pinch of salt
  
• maraschino cherries
  






Instructions



1. Place the chocolate, Kahlua and Aromatic Bitters in a stainless steel bowl. Place this over a pan of simmering water (double boiler style) until the chocolate melts. Stir occassionally.
   
2. When melted, remove the bowl from the heat and let cool.
   
3. In a clean, dry stainless steel bowl, whip the whipping cream and sugar to a stiff peak. Hold in the refrigerator for use.
   
4. In another clean, dry stainless steel bowl, whip the egg whites and salt to a stiff peak.
   
5. Fold the whipped egg whites into the whipped cream. NOTE: this step should be completed by the time the melted chocolate has cooled.
   
6. Whip 1/3 of this egg white/whipped cream mixture into the chocolate.
   
7. Fold the remaining 2/3 of the egg white/whipped cream mixture into the chocolate, being careful not to overmix.
   
8. Place into individual serving bowls and top each with a maraschino cherry.
   
9. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours prior to serving.