Decadent French Chocolate Mousse with Raspberry Coulis

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1 In a heatproof bowl, melt the chopped dark chocolate and cubed butter over a pot of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
2. 2 In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and half of the sugar until the mixture is pale and thick. Stir in the melted chocolate and vanilla extract.
3. 3 In another clean bowl, beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks. Gradually add the remaining sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
4. 4 Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture in two additions, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
5. 5 Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until just combined. Divide the mousse into serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
6. 6 To make the raspberry coulis, combine the raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a blender. Blend until smooth, then strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds.
7. 7 When ready to serve, drizzle the raspberry coulis over the chilled chocolate mousse and garnish with fresh raspberries or mint leaves if desired.